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Best Handlebars For BMX Bikes

Updated June 2018
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Odyssey
Sweepstakes
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Bottom Line

The best BMX handlebars available at a price that is still affordable for most beginners.

Pros

Large surface area around the handles will accept most common BMX handlebar grips for better control. Handlebars are wide enough to maintain proper control without making tricks difficult.

Cons

More expensive than some other professional handlebar options.

Best Bang for the Buck
Diamondback
BMX Trail
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Bottom Line

The best budget set of BMX handlebars that are appropriate for at-home builds or as replacement bars.

Pros

Includes enough width for good control during tricks. Narrow enough to easily spin the handlebars around without hitting anything else. Tube width is compatible with most stem clamps.

Cons

Will not stand up to professional levels of abuse.

Pro Taper
XR50
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Bottom Line

The BMX handlebars to choose when you want more control for complicated tricks.

Pros

Handlebars are ergonomically positioned to keep the hands in the best spot for control during complicated tricks. Perfect size for professional use on adult and young adult BMX bikes.

Cons

Not as suitable or comfortable for general riding.

Big Roc
BMX Handlebars
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Bottom Line

A subtle BMX handlebar set that is good for multi-use bikes that need more diverse control.

Pros

The perfect handlebar width for most BMX tricks and general riding at the same time. Lightweight and solid construction. Compatible with most BMX frames and stems.

Cons

Sacrifices some control for all-around use.

Black Ops
MXII CW Style Handlebar
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Bottom Line

A unique set of BMX handlebars that are good for unique BMX riding such as going off-road.

Pros

Large profile of the handlebars offer better control and grip over the front wheel for tighter maneuvers or more challenging terrain. Tubes offer plenty of grip to wrap the hand around.

Cons

Not as suitable for park tricks and riding as other handlebars.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

  • 13 Models Considered
  • 5 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 139 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    The team that worked on this review
    • Austin
      Austin
      Writer
    • Eliza
      Eliza
      Production Manager
    • Enid
      Enid
      Editor
    • Melinda
      Melinda
      Web Producer
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    Diamondback

    BMX Trail

    Diamondback

    BMX Trail

    The best budget set of BMX handlebars that are appropriate for at-home builds or as replacement bars.
    $26
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    Pro Taper

    XR50

    Pro Taper

    XR50

    The BMX handlebars to choose when you want more control for complicated tricks.
    $38
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    Odyssey

    Sweepstakes

    Odyssey

    Sweepstakes

    The best BMX handlebars available at a price that is still affordable for most beginners.
    $68
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    Big Roc

    BMX Handlebars

    Big Roc

    BMX Handlebars

    A subtle BMX handlebar set that is good for multi-use bikes that need more diverse control.
    $18