Originally Posted by Leisesturm

Why haven't I seen it mentioned yet that to consider new bars based on a 6mm discrepancy from ideal is money and time wasted? It is. I changed from Dimension bars with a 100mm reach, to Civia Emerson's with an 80mm reach and consider it money well spent. One could probably move their seat forward (its likely too far back anyway, most are) and get the wanted 6mm! Or you could get Tektro levers for small hands, or you could HTFU (I can say that right?) and/or do Yoga or something to increase your flexibility on the bike. Buying new components, however is not likely to produce any real benefit. Except to the economy. FWIW.

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