Originally Posted by
Kapusta
When the vast majority experienced mountain bikers - even ones like me that started on sub-600mm bars - have gravitated towards bars 720 and up, you need to ask yourself what they are getting that you are missing.
Nino Schurter rides 680, so nothing wrong with staying sub 720.
I did nail a tree with my 740mm bars a couple of years ago in Sedona. Probably more due to years of riding in PHX where there are no trees for a few years, so I forgot to dodge 'em. I still think I'll cut 'em down to 700 when I replace the grips though
