{"product_id":"lyne-handlebar-amp-31-8-12mm-riser-bar","title":"Lyne Handlebar AMP 31.8 12Mm Riser Bar","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"26\" data-section-id=\"d2utls\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eAMP 31.8 12mm Riser Bar\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"43\" data-section-id=\"c32iwk\" data-start=\"28\"\u003eWhat Is It?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"213\" data-start=\"44\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"75\" data-start=\"48\"\u003eAMP 31.8 12mm Riser Bar\u003c\/strong\u003e (commonly branded under \u003cstrong data-end=\"130\" data-start=\"100\"\u003eLyne Components AMP series\u003c\/strong\u003e) is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"164\" data-start=\"137\"\u003emountain bike handlebar\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for \u003cstrong data-end=\"212\" data-start=\"178\"\u003etrail, XC, and general MTB use\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"373\" data-start=\"215\"\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"255\" data-start=\"223\"\u003e31.8mm clamp alloy riser bar\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"276\" data-start=\"263\"\u003e12mm rise\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it slightly lifts your riding position for better control and comfort on rough terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"378\" data-start=\"375\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"395\" data-section-id=\"1ma7m6t\" data-start=\"380\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"775\" data-start=\"396\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"446\" data-section-id=\"cr5mxx\" data-start=\"396\"\u003e31.8mm stem clamp standard (modern MTB standard)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"502\" data-section-id=\"1wod9eb\" data-start=\"447\"\u003e12mm rise for slightly more upright riding position\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"558\" data-section-id=\"345qs7\" data-start=\"503\"\u003e6061 alloy construction for strength and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"620\" data-section-id=\"oissw5\" data-start=\"559\"\u003eWide MTB geometry (around 780–800mm depending on version)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"668\" data-section-id=\"1mn71cv\" data-start=\"621\"\u003e5° upsweep + 9° backsweep for wrist comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"722\" data-section-id=\"5x4xyx\" data-start=\"669\"\u003eDesigned for trail control and stability at speed\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"775\" data-section-id=\"1ixuog6\" data-start=\"723\"\u003eLightweight for an alloy MTB bar (~350–380g range)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"780\" data-start=\"777\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"799\" data-section-id=\"1a3ueyz\" data-start=\"782\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"849\" data-start=\"800\"\u003eBased on commonly available AMP 31.8 12mm models:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"851\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"889\" data-section-id=\"1x9xf70\" data-start=\"851\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"866\" data-start=\"853\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6061 aluminium alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"920\" data-section-id=\"1vhtjgy\" data-start=\"890\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"911\" data-start=\"892\"\u003eClamp Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"939\" data-section-id=\"1bcim4c\" data-start=\"921\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"932\" data-start=\"923\"\u003eRise:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12mm\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"979\" data-section-id=\"xy3fsh\" data-start=\"940\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"952\" data-start=\"942\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~780–800mm (often 800mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1005\" data-section-id=\"26qeot\" data-start=\"980\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"993\" data-start=\"982\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~358–380g\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1027\" data-section-id=\"1y2k8g4\" data-start=\"1006\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1022\" data-start=\"1008\"\u003eBacksweep:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9°\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1047\" data-section-id=\"1cp1xza\" data-start=\"1028\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1042\" data-start=\"1030\"\u003eUpsweep:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5°\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1088\" data-section-id=\"gcuxhx\" data-start=\"1048\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1063\" data-start=\"1050\"\u003eUse Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e XC \/ Trail \/ Light MTB\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1127\" data-start=\"1090\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1132\" data-start=\"1129\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1148\" data-section-id=\"1mrtquc\" data-start=\"1134\"\u003eBottom Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1299\" data-start=\"1149\"\u003eThe AMP 31.8 12mm Riser Bar is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1224\" data-start=\"1182\"\u003esolid budget-to-midrange MTB handlebar\u003c\/strong\u003e that improves bike control and comfort without adding much weight or cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1401\" data-start=\"1301\"\u003eIt’s not a high-end carbon performance bar, but it’s a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1400\" data-start=\"1356\"\u003ereliable upgrade for most mountain bikes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1406\" data-start=\"1403\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1434\" data-section-id=\"13o4ft3\" data-start=\"1408\"\u003eWho Is It Suitable For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1619\" data-start=\"1435\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1475\" data-section-id=\"1yi2qg9\" data-start=\"1435\"\u003eMTB riders upgrading from stock bars\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1501\" data-section-id=\"1ahurbm\" data-start=\"1476\"\u003eTrail and XC cyclists\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1550\" data-section-id=\"nci9yk\" data-start=\"1502\"\u003eRiders wanting better control and wider bars\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1574\" data-section-id=\"37elst\" data-start=\"1551\"\u003eCommuter MTB setups\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1619\" data-section-id=\"crplf7\" data-start=\"1575\"\u003eBeginner to intermediate mountain bikers\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1624\" data-start=\"1621\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1633\" data-section-id=\"1xwciez\" data-start=\"1626\"\u003ePros\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1860\" data-start=\"1634\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1675\" data-section-id=\"11y34cz\" data-start=\"1634\"\u003eStrong and durable alloy construction\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1723\" data-section-id=\"rc5ikg\" data-start=\"1676\"\u003eGood balance of width, comfort, and control\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1763\" data-section-id=\"130pvjv\" data-start=\"1724\"\u003eAffordable compared to premium bars\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1807\" data-section-id=\"16g5ivl\" data-start=\"1764\"\u003eStandard 31.8mm fit (widely compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1860\" data-section-id=\"1qxs7vd\" data-start=\"1808\"\u003eComfortable wrist geometry (backsweep + upsweep)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1865\" data-start=\"1862\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1874\" data-section-id=\"1xvztdg\" data-start=\"1867\"\u003eCons\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2049\" data-start=\"1875\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1909\" data-section-id=\"ggjatg\" data-start=\"1875\"\u003eHeavier than carbon handlebars\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1957\" data-section-id=\"br2dkq\" data-start=\"1910\"\u003eNot designed for aggressive downhill racing\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2011\" data-section-id=\"1t25igv\" data-start=\"1958\"\u003eLimited vibration damping compared to carbon bars\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2049\" data-section-id=\"sbh1q3\" data-start=\"2012\"\u003eFixed geometry (no adjustability)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2054\" data-start=\"2051\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2077\" data-section-id=\"10v8nod\" data-start=\"2056\"\u003eWho Should Use It?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2109\" data-start=\"2078\"\u003eYou should use this bar if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2338\" data-start=\"2110\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2161\" data-section-id=\"m73hvo\" data-start=\"2110\"\u003eWant a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2159\" data-start=\"2119\"\u003esimple, strong MTB handlebar upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2197\" data-section-id=\"is78tr\" data-start=\"2162\"\u003eRide trail, XC, or light enduro\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2244\" data-section-id=\"ndqpse\" data-start=\"2198\"\u003eNeed better steering control and stability\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2295\" data-section-id=\"3ucta2\" data-start=\"2245\"\u003eAre replacing a bent or narrow stock handlebar\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2338\" data-section-id=\"7ril8j\" data-start=\"2296\"\u003eDon’t want to spend carbon-level money\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n","brand":"Lyne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45439421579324,"sku":"HBAMP31812","price":535.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/2261\/8940\/files\/23637_AMP31812DETAIL-2.webp?v=1779716880","url":"https:\/\/www.olympiccycles.co.za\/products\/lyne-handlebar-amp-31-8-12mm-riser-bar","provider":"Olympic Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}