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The Tavelo RISE is an integrated riser handlebar with 20mm of rise from the stem center, designed to increase stack height without spacers. It features a -10° stem angle, short-ish reach (actual measured around 60mm due to stem being 10mm longer than stated), and is available in 34cm width. The bar is made of carbon fiber, weighs approximately 280g (plus adapter weight for 1 1/8" steerers), but actual weight including shim is around 306g for 380/100mm. It is compatible with electronic groupsets but not mechanical due to limited internal routing space. It uses a 1 1/4" steerer clamp with an adapter for 1 1/8" steerers. Users appreciate its aerodynamic design and aesthetics, but criticize the hood transition shape, short reach, weight, spacer compatibility, flat-sided drops, and ergonomics. The -10° stem angle can negate the rise benefit and tilts computer mounts downward. Return shipping costs are high. Alternatives include Incolor Aerowav (good hood transition), XMCS (stiff, heavier, addresses transition), Winspace Hyper 2.0 (40mm rise), and others. An aftermarket computer mount from TiParts is available. Recent user feedback indicates that the overall rise compared to a -6° stem is about 13-15mm, and the bar is stiff and solid. The computer mount is solid, but the provided headset cover for FSA ACR is 3D printed with rough finish. Some users find the transition smooth with proper setup and thicker tape. Handling may be affected with more weight on the front wheel, leading to snappier cornering for some. The hood transition issue also occurs with SRAM shifters, creating a small step. The shifters sit low when hoods are leveled, which some find aesthetically flawed. For stem length selection, coming from a 100mm -6° stem with 75mm reach bar, the 100mm Tavelo RISE with about 13mm less spacers maintains similar reach and is about 13mm higher; the 90mm stem would be shorter. The effective rise compared to a -6° stem is about 13mm, not the full 20mm, due to the -10° stem angle reducing rise by about 2mm per degree difference. The Tavelo RISE is often praised for its looks, considered by some as the best-looking riser bar, but the shifter position is a significant flaw.
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Pros
- Provides 20mm of stack rise from the stem center, allowing for a higher position without spacers, which is aerodynamically beneficial and aesthetically pleasing.
- Lightweight at around 280g (before adapter) and available in a narrow 34cm width, which is ideal for riders with smaller frames or preferences.
- Features a -10° stem angle and ergonomic tops, designed for comfort in aero hoods positions like puppy paws.
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Cons
- Poor hood-to-bar transition: The design creates a drop at the shifters, making it difficult to achieve a level, smooth transition, which is uncomfortable for most riding positions.
- Not compatible with mechanical groupsets due to limited internal routing space, restricting it to electronic shifting only.
- Uses a 1 1/4" steerer clamp with an adapter for 1 1/8" steerers, adding weight (up to 300g total) and complexity.
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Key Points
- 20mm rise from stem center
- -10° stem angle
- Approx. 280g weight (plus adapter); actual 306g for 380/100mm including shim
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Where to Buy
TAVELO RISE - Integrated riser Handlebar
Variants
| Configuration | Width, Hood-to-Hood | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 340mm | 340 mm | 280g |
| 360mm | 360 mm | 280g |
| 380mm | 380 mm | 280g |
| 400mm | 400 mm | 280g |
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