Flat handlebar, which direction for the sweep?

othello
othello Posts: 578
edited May 2016 in MTB workshop & tech
I have just picked up a new flat handlebar for my son (680mm) with a 9 degree sweep. But I'm a little stuck for which direction should the sweep go?

Should it go backwards i.e. coming back towards him? Or can it sweep down or should it go up? I guess it is personal preference?
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  • oodboo
    oodboo Posts: 2,171
    Personal preference, whichever way feels most comfortable in your riding position.
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    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Back if it's a flat bar.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Personally I find it most comfortable with the net sweep back and up in line with my forearms
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