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Old 09-08-24 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by coolhandjjl
It does sound like the brake hood position centerline is still where the width sizing measurement is taken,
No- bars are generally traditionally measured at the ends. As defined by Nitto: https://nitto-tokyo.sakura.ne.jp/bar-measurement.pdf




So if the bar splays out like a rando bar- it can be like 2-4cm wider at the end of the drops than it is at the hoods.

That being said- it looks like some companies/stores measure at the curve at the hoods. (so even if the manufacturer measures at the ends, the seller could measure at the hoods)

IMO- it makes more sense to measure at the hoods... but that's just me.
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