u/bushtrucker

Just saw that PNW have announced a 75mm rise version of their Range bar. Ok so it only has 10° of sweep and only comes with a 35mm clamp option but it's a step in the right direction from them!

The only comparable bars I can think of from a major component manufacturers are Protapers A76 (8° sweep, 31.8/35mm clamp) and Renthals Fatbar35 (9° sweep, 35mm clamp).

https://www.pnwcomponents.com/collections/handlebars/products/range-high-rise-handlebar

There’s a new rigid MTB doin the rounds from Pelago. A lot to like I thought! Long reach (488mm in large), good angles (66.5HTA!), a proper 120mm suss corrected fork (505mm A-C) and decent length head tubes across the size range. Actually pretty close to the Kona Unity just a little more normal looking and able to take suspension if you want it.

Woulda loved to see some kinda singlespeed-able dropout used and it would also been nice if they did a frame only option but other than that it's hard find fault with really. Complete spec is also quite decent too so you'd think anyone buying one is gonna have a bloody great time!

https://pelagobicycles.com/thorsmork/