Thread: Cutting the handlebars shorter, increased comfort!
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Old 10-17-13 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by rbloem
Just to make this clear. I use my Cannondale Trail SL3 for really light flat trails as well as paved roads. This wide bar set up you guys are all promoting, is it geared more for downhill aggresive trails? Remember I use my bike on flat surfaces! Maybe that is why I prefer the narrow bars. Less wind resistance I notice with the bars being narrower.
It's more widespread than DH, rise of the bar is getting lower and width is getting wider. That being said, I honestly think everyone has a sweet spot for a handlebar. For me, it's 720mm with 50.8 mm rise
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