Handlebar Widths

TMR
TMR Posts: 3,986
edited October 2010 in Road beginners
Why do so many handlebars go no bigger than 44 cm? I am a very broad guy and I need at least 46 cm bars. It'd be nice to have more choice :(

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  • sungod
    sungod Posts: 17,356
    there are quite a few 46cm available here...

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/c/cycle/7/Handlebars_-_Road/

    ...both alloy and carbon

    once you are on the page, put the mouse pointer over the product name, a pop-up list of sizes will appear

    http://www.dedaelementi.com do most, maybe all, models in 46cm as well
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • TMR
    TMR Posts: 3,986
    sungod wrote:
    there are quite a few 46cm available here...

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/c/cycle/7/Handlebars_-_Road/

    ...both alloy and carbon

    once you are on the page, put the mouse pointer over the product name, a pop-up list of sizes will appear

    http://www.dedaelementi.com do most, maybe all, models in 46cm as well

    Nope. Only 2 of the bars on that Wiggle page are available in 46 cm, and they are both alloy :(

    Will check the other site you listed shortly. Thanks for the post :)
  • crankycrank
    crankycrank Posts: 1,830
    Try contacting the mfrs. Sometimes they offer wider bars than you'll usually find at shops and websites and can be special ordered.
  • sungod
    sungod Posts: 17,356
    The Mad Rapper wrote:
    sungod wrote:
    there are quite a few 46cm available here...

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/c/cycle/7/Handlebars_-_Road/

    ...both alloy and carbon

    once you are on the page, put the mouse pointer over the product name, a pop-up list of sizes will appear

    http://www.dedaelementi.com do most, maybe all, models in 46cm as well

    Nope. Only 2 of the bars on that Wiggle page are available in 46 cm, and they are both alloy :(

    Will check the other site you listed shortly. Thanks for the post :)

    i'll see your nope and raise you...

    there are 4 models of 46cm on the wiggle page from easton alone, including one carbon...

    easton ea50, ea70 ergo, ea90aero, ec90 slx3 (carbon)

    on the same page, time, use and zipp also have 46cm carbon bars
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • derosa
    derosa Posts: 2,819
    You should note that some handlebars are measured centre to centre while others are measured outside to outside. A 44cm centre to centre bar will be the same as a 46cm outside to outside.
    Big H

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    May the wind always be at your back.
  • TMR
    TMR Posts: 3,986
    sungod wrote:
    i'll see your nope and raise you...

    there are 4 models of 46cm on the wiggle page from easton alone, including one carbon...

    easton ea50, ea70 ergo, ea90aero, ec90 slx3 (carbon)

    on the same page, time, use and zipp also have 46cm carbon bars

    Yes, you're right. I looked at the bars only in the box, which represent 20 of 94...

    I'll get my coat ;)
  • TMR
    TMR Posts: 3,986
    derosa wrote:
    You should note that some handlebars are measured centre to centre while others are measured outside to outside. A 44cm centre to centre bar will be the same as a 46cm outside to outside.

    Oh...

    Well that's bloomin' complicated! How are you supposed to know which measuring system has been used?
  • derosa
    derosa Posts: 2,819
    The Mad Rapper wrote:
    derosa wrote:
    You should note that some handlebars are measured centre to centre while others are measured outside to outside. A 44cm centre to centre bar will be the same as a 46cm outside to outside.

    Oh...

    Well that's bloomin' complicated! How are you supposed to know which measuring system has been used?

    Tradition I'm afraid. ITM usually measure from outside to outside, Cinelli centre to centre

    Normally the shop website will tell you. eg Ribble http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-t ... TALHBAS460

    If in doubt, always check the manufacturer's website.
    Big H

    May the road rise up to meet you.
    May the wind always be at your back.
  • Gav2000
    Gav2000 Posts: 408
    Planet X ? I got some their own brand alloy bars from them a couiple of years ago in 46cm, availability didn't seem to be an issue. Not sure if they have carbon though.
    Gav2000

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