cutting bars down

chilled rider

I have titec hellbent xc bars. As i have been riding my grips have moved a bit and now i can see the cutting marks on the bars. What effect will happen if i trim my bars down?

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newmember

the bars will be shorter which might feel weird but youll get used to it - handling is sharper i think

EDIT:: that was an obvious thing to say. so, handling is increased in sensitivity, i think thats it, might not be so good for jumping/dh.

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lugsey2k5

it doesnt feel as stable on more dh stuff

newmember

basically, its like putting your hands closer to the stem, smaller movement gives a large response, wide bars are better for dh, and not so much a problem for xc, but too thin would be uncomfy, shoulder width is usually about right.

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Drfabulous0

Narrow bars are most useful for commuting, so you can fit between trafic easier. If you do cut them down just do a little at a time because you can't stretch them back once they're cut.

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