Originally Posted by
carpediemracing
My understanding is that it was, for example Shimano bars are measured c-c.
btw my suit size is 40 short I think, for rpenmanparker's study

So far I'm golden within a cm or so. Not bad for a rule I totally pulled out of my a$$. I wouldn't tell anyone what bar they've gotta ride, but my rule looks good for a starting point for someone who doesn't know what to pick. I can't quite figure how it would work for women though. Not sure I want to go there IYKWIM.