Originally Posted by
79pmooney
There is also riding in the peloton if you race. Wider - better for the bumps with other riders that happen. Narrower - you can fit through smaller gaps.
I was watching one of the Vuelta stages the other day. I was thinking about my bar issue at the same time and noticed that some riders have some really wide bars compared to what their body size is. Admittedly it's hard to tell on TV.
Race, I don't do myself... but I sure enjoy watching the grand tours.