Bar measurements

pollys_bott
pollys_bott Posts: 1,012
edited November 2012 in Road buying advice
OK, so I know that they're measured centre-to-centre, but where is the measurement taken? On the bend just before the hoods or down at the bottom by the bar ends... or somewhere else?

Comments

  • Different manufacturers measure from different places and some of them even measure outside to outside.

    The only way to be sure is to take a measurement of some bars that are comfortable for you and then measure the ones you are considering in the same place.

    This does make it very difficult to buy online but if you buy from a reputable retailer they will exchange or refund if you choose the wrong size.

    Other option is to read reviews for the bars you want to buy.