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Old 02-18-20, 08:44 AM
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Bar width is obviously a personal issue, however there are caveats. One caveat is to bear in mind that if you go zipping in-between cars a lot, wider bars are problematic. For that reason, many urban riders go with narrower bars. The other caveat is maneuverability. Wider bars provide greater control. As implied above, offroad use benefits from wider bars.

So I would choose the widest bars that allow for the type of riding I would be doing. 46cm is not too wide if you have wide shoulders. You can also get a little more width by going with 46cm bars that flare. Salsa Woodchippers would be a good choice.

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