Wider bar??

widge34

I've just purchased a 50mm stem as I want to go a bit shorter. Previous stem 65mm. I was also considering buying a wider bar. The bar I have now is 711mm. I am 5ft 9in would a 740/760 bar be too wide for me?

IBISMojoHDamon

Depends how wide your shoulders are, and what type of riding you are doing...

I went from a 711mm to a 750mm and loved it, although I'm 6ft 6" and shoulders are that of 'Lurch' from the Adam's family!

widge34

Riding is mainly natural singletrack ranging from fast flowing to steepish rocky technical tracks and throw in some trail centre riding also.

IBISMojoHDamon

I'd do it personally... whether you should or not is more based around your shoulders being too narrow and arms spread to wide... Why not try a cheaper bar in the wider size to start and sell it on if no good?

I got me some Easton Havocs in 750's if you want to try them. Maybe worth a trip to FoD tomorrow.

The Northern Monkey

fit the 711.

if you feel like you need more, buy a wider bar..

widge34

IBISMojoHDamon wrote:

I'd do it personally... whether you should or not is more based around your shoulders being too narrow and arms spread to wide... Why not try a cheaper bar in the wider size to start and sell it on if no good?

I got me some Easton Havocs in 750's if you want to try them. Maybe worth a trip to FoD tomorrow.

Thanks for the offer. Hopefully I can find one I can borrow.