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Old 09-21-16, 09:16 AM
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They are good handlebars. But.

They are classic "sprint" handlebars - which means that they have a big, deep drop, and a curveature to prevent wrist contact from standing starts. This "deep and long" handlebar shape is falling out of favor - some people struggle to set up their bikes well with bars that deep and long (often requires a high-rise stem), or make do with uncomfortable setups. And, narrower handlebars are becoming more favored - and these only go down to 40cm. People ride as narrow as 33, and 35 and 37 are quite common.
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