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BMX Handlebar Tubing Explained

Thinking about picking up a new pair of BMX bars for your bike, but you aren’t sure what all the things like butting, heat-treating, weight and everything really means? Well, Brant Moore has put together a video giving an in-depth explanation of BMX handlebar tubing. This video compares a few sets of bars that look similar, but are in fact very different. This covers the tubing aspect, but you are curious about geometry, then we suggest you check out our BMX Handlebar Geometry Guide that will help you figure out rise, width, backsweep, upsweep and more. You can also check out our BMX Tubing Terminology post that covers more of the tubing details for things like frames and forks as well!

“Everything you need to know about BMX handlebar tubing!
From butted tubing, to crossbar differences, to heat treating, and other aspects of handlebar tubing; there is a lot to learn or be aware of when purchasing a set of bars for your BMX bike!” – Brant Moore

GT – Dan Conway Signature SMF Bars Promo

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GT dropped this fresh promo featuring Dan Conway putting his new signature SMF bars to work out in the streets. Hit play for some fresh riding clips, along with a look at the bars. More specs and details below!

“A high rise bar for raising hell… Dan Conway’s signature SMF bars feature a 9.9″ rise, 30” width, 11° backsweep, 3° upsweep, and weigh in at 34.08oz. Features include OS (oversized) bends for added strength and aggressive knurling on the stem clamping area. Available in chrome and black. Ask for a pair at your local GT dealer or preferred mailorder.” – GT

Eclat – Lewis Mills Controller Bar Promo

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It’s always a good day when a new Lewis Mills video pops up! Here’s a fresh promo for his signature Controller bars from Eclat! Hit play for over 2 minutes of fresh footage featuring Lewis going to work on the streets, showing you just what these bars can do.

“Éclat PRO Lewis Mills knew exactly what he wanted with his first signature product. The Controller Bars bars are a mixture of the DIVE and MORROW and Lew had been riding them both for the past two years. Combined with his own personal shape and geometry, Lewis wanted the ability to switch between a 9.5″ and 9.75′ rise according to his stem setup.

Featuring Oil Paint style graphics and available in Black and Chrome.

Filmed & edited by Ben Norris.” – Eclat

United – Harry Mills Wakley Signature HMW Bars Promo

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United have released the new Harry Mills Wakley signature HMW Bars. Here’s a fresh promo video featuring Harry putting the bars to work out in the streets. You already know this one is worth a watch since Harry always delivers with some great riding!

“Harry Mills Wakley has been a staple name here at United and has been killing it for as long as we can remember. Harry is well known for being a heavy hitter, so he needed a set of bars up front that he could trust. Butted 4130 tubing and 100% Post Weld Heat Treated, these are just that!

Available in Gloss Black and Chrome

-Rise 9.1″
-Width 28.5″
-Backsweep 11°
-Upsweep 1°

Available now” – United

Odyssey – Broc Raiford Signature Bars Promo

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Odyssey BMX have released the new Broc Raiford signature Broc bars for you to get your hands on. Hit play for a short but very sweet promo featuring Broc putting the bars to good use out in the streets! Check out more specs and details down below!

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Flybikes – Courage Adams 2020 Savanna Line Promo

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It’s always a good day when a new Courage Adams video drops online! Flybikes just released his new promo video for his signature Savanna line that includes his frame, bars and Tripod seat. As expected, Courage came through with a handful of super dialed lines filled with crazy balance and bike control that looks so effortless. Hit play and take a peek! You know you won’t be disappointed.

“When Courage Adams rolls up to a spot, you can count on him to come up with something that should seem impossible, and make it look all too easy! Courage’s level of riding, with what seems like infinite balance and bike control, he needs a setup that is going to hold up to everything he’s throwing at it. Courage’s signature 2020 Savanna line from Flybikes is designed to do just that. The Savanna frame, handlebars and Tripod seat are available through Flybikes dealers worldwide and online now!

Filmed and edited by Rafael Black” – Flybikes

Merritt – 4-Piece Slaughter Bars Promo

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Merritt have released their new 4-piece Slaughter Bars for you to get your hands on. To celebrate, they put together this promo featuring their squad putting the bars to heavy use out in the streets. This is a mix of some great riding, along with a detailed look at the bars and geometry. Hit play and take it all in! Check out more on the bars right here on Source BMX.

“Our new Slaughter bars have landed. The bars are designed and made to be extra strong without being overbuilt. The bends of the uprights and crossbar provide maximum welding surface area for ultimate strength. Further down the uprights ovalize and wrap around the stem clamp bar, again maximizing welding area and reducing flex associated with taller handlebars. Constructed of multi-butted 4130 chromoly and post-weld heat-treated. With 2° upsweep and 12° backsweep, they are 29.25” wide and available in 9” and 9.25” rises. Tested and trusted by Greg Henry, Ricky Lopez, Anthony Catlow, Oscar Ruiz, ZJ Henderson, Marc Ramos and the rest of the team.” – Merritt

Note: This post contains an affiliate link to Source BMX. We could receive a small commission that supports the site if you were to buy these bars or any parts from Source BMX!

Fit Bike Co. – Up Late Shuttin’ Down Bars with Matt Nordstrom

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The new Matt Nordstrom signature Nordstrom Bars from Fit Bike Co. have arrived! Here’s a fresh promo featuring Matt getting some late night sessions putting the bars to heavy use out in the streets! Check out the video above, then get details on the bars down below!

“Matt Nordstrom’s known for a few things… barspin supremacy among them. His secret? Cutting his bars to 27.5″ wide. Ethan Corriere is into the big box look and feel of Matt’s new signature bars too, but runs ’em full width. Either way you slice it (there’s a sticker showing you where to cut them if you wanna run ’em like Matt), these American Made bars are the truth.

Rise: 9″
Width: 29″ Uncut
Back Sweep: 12°
Up Sweep: 2°
Weight: 2.15 lb / .975 kg
Colors: Matte Black, Daytona Violet, Matte Blue

Featured Riders:
Matt Nordstrom: @matt_nordstrom
Ethan Corriere: @ethancorriere

Song: “Up Late” by Kodak Black

Film & Edit:
Gordon MacDonald: @thegordonmacdonald”