Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,808
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From: Denver area (Ken Caryl Valley)
Bikes: 2022 Moots RCS, 2014 BMC SLR01 DA Mech, 2020 Santa Cruz Stigmata, Ibis Ripmo, Trek Top Fuel, Specialized Epic Pro, Pivot Les Fat
I have always liked wide bars...700 was my minimum and I found 680 a bit too narrow. I do have long arms. I now use 740 and has moved to 780. Most of our epic and long trails are more open with not too many tight trees. Some trails do have that and I have to be careful 5-6 times per ride. Still, I could never get used to narrow bars again. I would not go more than 780. 760-780 is perfect and I only used ENVE or Syntace since I think they are the toughest