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Mountain Bike Handlebars
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There seems to be two different styles of handlebars - bars that look like how a kid draws a bird and bars that are almost straight. Sorry to get technical. ;-)
Other than looks are there any real differences between the two?
I read that the bird shape bars, being higher, mean the rider puts more weight on his/her bum. But then why not just raise the handlebars?
Ta in advance.
(Sorry if this is in the wrong section but I had no idea where else to put it. Is it a sporting question or a hobby or what?)
Other than looks are there any real differences between the two?
I read that the bird shape bars, being higher, mean the rider puts more weight on his/her bum. But then why not just raise the handlebars?
Ta in advance.
(Sorry if this is in the wrong section but I had no idea where else to put it. Is it a sporting question or a hobby or what?)
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The shorter, straighter ones are more responsive and give you more control off road. The 'wing' ones, i would say, you would only find on mountain bikes that are never going to go anywhere near a mountain.
You are right in a sense that the wing ones shift the centre of gravity back which may be more comfortable riding round the suburbs but useless off roading.
You are right in a sense that the wing ones shift the centre of gravity back which may be more comfortable riding round the suburbs but useless off roading.
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