Originally Posted by
Tyres
With cars parked on your right and the new streetcars 5 cars long brushing your handlebars on the left. It can be a stressful harrowing experience.
Toronto guy, for sure.
I've hit the sides of the #504 Queen East street car more than a few times.
I cut my first mtn bike bars short for the same reason, safety margins while commuting. And then I trimmed a bit more. And again.
I'd suggest doing the same because when you get real short, your control becomes fussy. I used a pipe cutter, file and sand paper to finish