[DDYTDY]

I'm going to run a single speed cross bike at Porky Gulch.

http://www.porkygulchclassic.com/

And I'm thinking of switching my 42cm drop bars to 46cm for more leverage.

Any thoughts on this?

It will be my first cross race.

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[justinb]

I find wider bars to be useful on extended SS climbs. Try it and see if you like.

Looks like a fun race, BTW.

[shapelike]

Yes. Use them before hand so they feel natural, but yes. The extra leverage will help.

[cnickgo]

Leverage is crucial for any ss. You need it to compensate for a lack of gears. That looks like an awesome race...

[DDYTDY]

Thanks for the replies. I put the bars on an they look even wider on the bike! I haven't had the chance to try them as I wait for tire glue to cure.

The race looks like a blast! I hope they have the cheesey Story land music playing during the race!

I've done the Mt Washington hillclimb before so no worries there. I saw my first CX race in Gloucester last weekend and that got me off the fence and into this race. Cross looks like it could be the new addiction.

[justinb]

Cross looks like it could be the new addiction.

Welcome to the dark side.

[Re-Cycle]

I'm digging my 46cm drops on my SS-CX.

[DDYTDY]

Yup, they felt strange at first but after a few minutes they were like my best friend in handle bars. I got a bar with less drop too.

Can't wait for the race!

[Lithuania]

can someone explain the difference wider bars make?

[DDYTDY]

More leverage for out of the saddle, pull on the bars climbing.

[pfwitucki]

I just put a pair of WTB Dirt Drops on my San Jose this weekend. It's mostly a commuter/pit bike, but I think it'll make it out to at least one race this year.

The wider bars make a significant difference in the climbs. And it looks totally sweet.

[i_r_beej]

Go get your bad self the Midge drop bar by on-one. Look to www.zedsport.com for a list of US distributors.

The one drop bar to rule them all! Short and shallow drop, plenty of flare, brake levers are within easy reach, secure. Can't beat 'em!

[dubstylee]

Check out Salsa Bell Laps. They flare 3 cm on each side.

Mine are 44 c-c on top and 50 c-c on the bottom.