i dont get what the original poster's issue is. He doesnt like his current bars, thinks risers are too wide, but doesnt want to cut them, and doesnt like aluminum? He doesnt believe in stems rising either. strange.

BTW 17" is not too wide... If you want risers narrower than 17" (8.5" on each side), you'll just end up looking like a fool riding around with 2 hands together at the stem.