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Old 02-14-16 | 10:14 PM
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In one road bike i have the handlebar is 42cm. that i feel is good for me. In my other two bike the handlebars is 39cm and 45cm that is much difference from the 42cm?
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Old 02-14-16 | 10:38 PM
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It sounds like one is 3cm narrower and another is 3cm wider.

Do you have any discomfort with the narrower or wider bars?
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Old 02-14-16 | 11:04 PM
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Well, yeah, the 39 is 3 cm smaller and the 45 is 3 cm larger. Which one do you like best?
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Seems like if you have to ask, then to you it doesn't make much difference. To others it might.
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It sounds to me that English isn't your first language. Like the others, I don't really know what your asking.

For racing. handlebars are usually set at the width of your shoulders which is a good compromise. Wider bars can be more comfortable and often used for touring but they are less aerodynamic. Narrow bars are possibly more aerodynamic but make it harder to breath.

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