New bars - width
forgotrafe
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I had the opportunity to get a set of Easton MonkeyLite XC Carbon bars at about half price (totally legit) so I took it.
They are 685mm wide - 50mm wider than my current bars which I've had since I got back on a bike some three years ago - so it's what I know rather than what I know is good.
I ride XC mainly, there is some tight singletrack but nothing that I suspect an inch less clearance will matter on.
Shoulder width - I am quite broad and as best as I can tell, the new bars are slightly less than 6" wider than my shoulders.
So question is, should I try running the new bars at their full width for a bit? Or just cut them down to 635 before fitting?
They are 685mm wide - 50mm wider than my current bars which I've had since I got back on a bike some three years ago - so it's what I know rather than what I know is good.
I ride XC mainly, there is some tight singletrack but nothing that I suspect an inch less clearance will matter on.
Shoulder width - I am quite broad and as best as I can tell, the new bars are slightly less than 6" wider than my shoulders.
So question is, should I try running the new bars at their full width for a bit? Or just cut them down to 635 before fitting?
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try them."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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yeah try them you cant stick bits back on if you change your mind92% of teenagers have turned to rap. If your one of the 8% that still listens to real music put this in your sig.0
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As above. I have some 720 mm bars and I still find myself riding with my hands on the ends.0
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you may find that your handling is a bit slower or you catch trees more than you used to. If it becomes a problem it should be fine to cut them down a bit. It may be worth checking if easton bars have re-inforced clamping zone at the ends though...0
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I run 745mm bars on my xc bike and they are great!
Try them for a few rides before you decide to cut them down. I was forever hitting my new bars off stuff after coming from 630mm but stuck with it and will never go below 700mm again0
