Race Face

Respond 1/2in Riser Handlebar

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"The Respond bar feels dialed for big terrain. It’s wide, tough, and has a shape that just works on long descents. I run it on my DH rig and still get great comfort even on full days in the park."

When your riding style leans aggressive and your terrain runs rough, the Race Face Respond 1/2in Riser Handlebar is up for the task. Its aluminum construction is burly enough for downhill hits, while maintaining enough compliance to reduce fatigue during full-tilt descents. With a width of 758mm, this bar offers plenty of control for wide setups and aggressive body positioning.

Its 13mm rise and well-tuned 9° backsweep and 4° upsweep create a neutral wrist position for bike park days or shuttle runs, giving riders a comfortable yet assertive cockpit feel. The 31.8mm clamp diameter makes it a versatile fit across gravity-focused builds, and the value is hard to beat for riders looking for long-lasting strength without high weight or high cost.