Bar width
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Im currently riding with a 42 cm. c-c bar, and Im going to buy a new bar.
Im measured to fit a 44 cm. c-c bar, but when I ordered the old bar I talked to Mr. Schmolke, and he said, that a smaller bar width than normal was better.
What do you guys think. Should I take the chance and go from 42 to 44?
What is your experience?
Im measured to fit a 44 cm. c-c bar, but when I ordered the old bar I talked to Mr. Schmolke, and he said, that a smaller bar width than normal was better.
What do you guys think. Should I take the chance and go from 42 to 44?
What is your experience?
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I'm like smaller so far... http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum ... hp?t=33940
Are you unhappy with the 42cm? My experience with going wider was that 2cm seemed huge at first but over time it became more natural feeling. If 42 feels good stay with it. If you arent sure pick up a cheap 44cm bar off ebay & ride it till you know...
When sizing a bar I typically try to get my arms "square" with my shoulders like so: |_| the vertical lines being my arms and the horizontal one, my shoulders. So for me, I ride a 40cm bar. I think that it is perfect that way. But that is just my two cents.
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how about trying it out on a other 44cm bar, that can be a cheap alu bar u buy or trying a bike of someone else with the same size-ish build but with a 44cm bar
mind you there is always a getting to know feeling
the best way is trying it out yourself in real life
mind you there is always a getting to know feeling
the best way is trying it out yourself in real life
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Thanks for the replies.
Ibought a Deda Newton Shallow today.It is measured 45.5 outside-outside and about 43.5 c-c.
I will give ita try.
Has anyone the ITM 101 carbonbar, and know the precise measure?
Is it stiffer than the Deda Newton?
Ibought a Deda Newton Shallow today.It is measured 45.5 outside-outside and about 43.5 c-c.
I will give ita try.
Has anyone the ITM 101 carbonbar, and know the precise measure?
Is it stiffer than the Deda Newton?