How to tell if my handlebars are too wide?

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How to tell if my handlebars are too wide?
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flag BarneyStinson
Posted: Apr 19, 2023 at 7:33 Quote
joelsman wrote:
6ft and 770-780mm is my favorite.

Ha ha, looking at your profile picture, you’re quite a bit more svelte than me though…
flag BenLow2019
Posted: Apr 19, 2023 at 7:36 Quote
Could also be the sweep of the bar causing issues as well.
flag BarneyStinson
Posted: Apr 19, 2023 at 13:30 Quote
BenLow2019 wrote:
Could also be the sweep of the bar causing issues as well.

Certainly getting the roll of the bars correct has been part of the issue.
flag Gravelben
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Posted: Apr 19, 2023 at 16:04 Quote
BenLow2019 wrote:
Could also be the sweep of the bar causing issues as well.

This is true, finding the right bar sweep to suit you makes a difference.

8-10° backsweep seems most common, I prefer the straighter 7° backsweep of Renthal bars but I know some people like 12° or even more.
flag Kevindhansen
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Posted: Apr 19, 2023 at 18:08 Quote
Just post up a video series on pinkbike about going from racing XC to enduro and the comment section will let you know if your bars are too wide
flag BarneyStinson
Posted: Apr 20, 2023 at 1:16 Quote
Kevindhansen wrote:
Just post up a video series on pinkbike about going from racing XC to enduro and the comment section will let you know if your bars are too wide

Ha ha.
flag gspottickles918
Posted: Apr 25, 2023 at 8:28 Quote
I’m 6ft and I have mine set at 780. I’ve contemplated going to 770. IMO I definitely think 800 is too wide for someone at 5’11
flag BarneyStinson
Posted: Apr 30, 2023 at 9:07 Quote
Cut them down to 790 and felt better, but still a bit wide towards the end of longer climbs, so I’ve taken them down to 780 now. Will report back.
flag hydraulica
Posted: Apr 30, 2023 at 12:36 Quote
Ape index or wing span is a better indicator for bar width than height or torso length. Someone may have a long torso, but the arms of a penguin. Generally speaking, taller people will have a greater ape index so wider bars make more sense. At 6.2" with ape index of +4in. my bars are 800mm but had 785mm before and can't really notice a big difference except in situations where you have to muscle the bike around , then narrower is better.
flag BarneyStinson
Posted: May 7, 2023 at 12:14 Quote
Down to 780 and I be just had two days at a local bike park. If anything my control feels better and I’ve not once wondered if my handlebars were too wide, so I’m counting that as a win.
flag barp
Posted: May 7, 2023 at 15:06 Quote
So, what size did you start at?
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