Barnaby
02-17-03, 07:54 AM
Rivendell and others recommend wider bars-up to 46 cm.. Has anyone tried them and what are your opinions. Thanks.
Road Cycling - Comments on 44 or 46 cm. Handlebars!
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ParamountScapin
02-17-03, 08:06 AM
While 5'9" in height, I have broad shoulders and use a 44cm bar. I am quite comfortable on it and don't feel as constrained as I did on my 42. Lots of room to move my hands around and still have the computer and heart-monitor mounted next to the stem. I use an Eros bar with a Thomson road stem.
pokey
02-17-03, 08:12 AM
Originally posted by Barnaby
Rivendell and others recommend wider bars-up to 46 cm.. Has anyone tried them and what are your opinions. Thanks. It is only a good idea if you are broad shouldered enough to utilize them.They are not for everyone, and too wide creates issues.44 is plenty for me.
Rivendell and others recommend wider bars-up to 46 cm.. Has anyone tried them and what are your opinions. Thanks. It is only a good idea if you are broad shouldered enough to utilize them.They are not for everyone, and too wide creates issues.44 is plenty for me.
MichaelW
02-17-03, 08:44 AM
Its common wisdom that wider bars are more comfortable, and narrow bars constrict your chest, but I find the complete opposite.
Wide bars force me to triangulate outwards, which makes it more difficult to keep my elbows flexed. Locked elbows are an injury waiting to happen.
My hands are kept fairly narrow, but my elbows are wide. From the front my arms bow-out, and from the side, they bow down. My chest and shoulders are relaxed in the way taught at my Tai Chi class. My 42mm bars are probably the right size for me, but the randoneur styling means that the brakes are closer together than on a classic drop bar.
Wide bars force me to triangulate outwards, which makes it more difficult to keep my elbows flexed. Locked elbows are an injury waiting to happen.
My hands are kept fairly narrow, but my elbows are wide. From the front my arms bow-out, and from the side, they bow down. My chest and shoulders are relaxed in the way taught at my Tai Chi class. My 42mm bars are probably the right size for me, but the randoneur styling means that the brakes are closer together than on a classic drop bar.
Barnaby
02-17-03, 09:03 AM
My 42mm bars are probably the right size for me, but the randoneur styling means that the brakes are closer together than on a classic drop bar.
Can you tell me your shoulder measurement as in Wrenchscience? Thanks!
Can you tell me your shoulder measurement as in Wrenchscience? Thanks!
Davet
02-17-03, 09:12 AM
Barnaby: You should buy whatever bars you would be comfortable with. I was measured for 42 or 43cm bars, but I'm using 44cm and am very comfortable on long rides. The wider bars offer me more positions to put my hands while riding. The style of bar also makes a huge difference to me. I've discovered the Ritchey WCS and BioMax bars are the best for me. They are relatively short reach and have wide tops, both features which benefit me.
pokey
02-17-03, 09:32 AM
Yeah,and bars are measured C-C and outside to outside,so be sure.