oversize (31.8mm) bars

robinta
robinta Posts: 211
edited May 2008 in MTB buying advice
Is there any discenible advantage (or disadvantage) to using oversize bars on an xc/trail bike ?

Is there less `buzz` or is it purely cosmetic ?
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  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    Main advantage is a stiffer bar to stem interface so less flexy,particularly if you pull on the bars when climbing..The ability to filter out"trail buzz "is more to do with the material used.Generally carbon and better grades of aluminium,are better at reducing buzz.
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