Bar rise v's width

jamski
jamski Posts: 737
edited June 2017 in MTB buying advice
Am I correct in my thinking below?

A 760mm wide bar with a 38mm rise will be similar in feel to a 740mm wide bar with a 25mm rise?

The rise will shorten the bike slightly, but the extra width will stretch it out again?

Or am I just overthinking things again?! :lol:
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Principle is right, whether it will feel the same is then a big leap, it would depend on your shoulder width for example.

    Add backsweep/upsweep angle and how far out from the clamp it starts into the equation as well!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.