TOM
Maximum Pace
- Apr 9, 2007
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So far, I've been using standard 42 cm handlebars that came with the complete bike but, not being very broad-shouldered, I somehow find the standard width to be on the large side. I read somewhere that one should add 2 inches to one's shoulder width to obtain the "right" handlebar width.
I was wondering, how does switching to a narrower handlebar - say from 42 to 40 - affect one's riding ? Better aero effect & faster? Not so sure. I would assume though that it is easier to keep a straight line when climbing a hill (in sitting and especially in standing position) with a narrower handlebar but more difficult to "power steer" the bike in the downhill sections because of the obvious leverage loss....
Very anxious to read more on this topic.
I was wondering, how does switching to a narrower handlebar - say from 42 to 40 - affect one's riding ? Better aero effect & faster? Not so sure. I would assume though that it is easier to keep a straight line when climbing a hill (in sitting and especially in standing position) with a narrower handlebar but more difficult to "power steer" the bike in the downhill sections because of the obvious leverage loss....
Very anxious to read more on this topic.