_Owen. Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 i was just out messing around on my bike and i had a mad moment and decided to cut my bars down. and i have just gone out and rode it and it is so much easier to control the bike, i now feel like i have full control . so i was just a bit curious why people have 30" bars etc. and what size are your bars and do you like them like that?? bit of a pointless topic i no but i found a massive difference in bike control, so maybe you can to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt rushton Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 If you have wider bar thats supposed to give you better balance. But shorter bars make it easier and quicker to turn. But if your bars are too wide for you your balance will get worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Ranger Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 My Zoo Rider bar's are 29" and there well nice to ride with. I guess its each to their own but i feel i have more control with wide bars and my power moves are better... maybe it has something to do with how far your shoulders muscle are apart for big moves??? (dont quote me im not a doctor!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Owen. Posted November 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 ok thanks for the fast replys. what bike do you both ride because thinking about it if you ride a short wheel base mod (like me) then shorter bars will suite the bike better. but if you ride a big stock then wider bars will feel more at home?? thanks again for the fast replys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt rushton Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 ok thanks for the fast replys. what bike do you both ride because thinking about it if you ride a short wheel base mod (like me) then shorter bars will suite the bike better. but if you ride a big stock then wider bars will feel more at home?? thanks again for the fast replys I ride a zona zip which is a long mod, with monty hydra bars which are fairly short compared to most bars, but i think it rides rely nice. Some people agree some people disagree.Matt Rushton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxis26 Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 i got try all yourself replica bars i think there 29" and i love them and id say they were the best bars i have ever brought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 the wider the bar, the more control there is, but the wider the bar, the more energy it takes from the body.its like doing press ups with your arms wide apart and then closer together....try it.also, if you have narrow shoulders, then dont get super mega wide bars and vice versa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramps Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 It deoends on how broad your shoulders are, broad shoulders = wide bars as a general rule. Things should be in praportion to you. But still its more personnal preferance than anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1337 Trials Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 I just brought some echo tough bars and there something like 30" I think but there amazing for balance and control. Since ive had these I can backhop on my rear wheel for ages P.s. Some people call them pedul kicks. (I mean hop on the rear wheel) ~Matty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wright Pads Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Love me 30'' Onza's, would love to try wider ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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