Originally Posted by 53-11 alltheway
I say wide handlebars are really nice. Definitely try some 46cm bars (measure center-to center)....44 cm OK too.
Anyway, the wide bars make using the drops more comfortable and the hoods more comfortable still.
Because you find it comfortable, does not make it a fact. The bars on my CX are 50 cm and that's good for the control, but comfortable ? No way. Not for a long rides anyway.
You should be more careful. It's a new guy asking questions. He may take you serious.
Click on the left bike in my signature and see what i mean with a comfortable bike.
The right bike is stiff as ...., and everything else than comfortable but has a 50cm handlebar.