Originally Posted by seasponge
i would like to try them some time...what ones do you reccommend-im sure it doesnt really matter, and do you cut them to decrease the width?
The bottom of the line Easton EA30 are quite nice/tough and not too expensive.
I have some nitto/salsa chromo ones that I like a lot.
Your LBS might have a bunch of used ones for cheap.
Basically what you need to figure out is how much rise you want.
A lower rise will make gripping narrow at the stem more comfortable.
Then again I run about 4cm of rise with no spacers below the stem and gripping narrow is still fine.
A higher rise will also give you more options for adjustments.
I did cut mine down a little bit - about shoulder width plus some extra on both sides.
The first ones I cut down too narrow and it made climbing a PITA.
You will want them wider than drop or bullhorns (well at least I do).
Hope that helps.