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I'm currently running some [url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=67692 ]Truvativ Hussefelt Riser Bars[/url] but think the back sweep is giving me issues as my hands feels 'twisted' in so might swap them for something a little straighter like these [url=Controltech]Controltech[/url] ones which I could trim down.
What are the chances of me noticing the 4 degree difference and are there any others out there that are worth looking at? I don't need anything too heavy duty.
You may already know this, but...
There are loads of adjustments you can make before spending more on kit. First of all have you tried rotating the bars forwards/backwards, just a little at a time. You could try a shorter (first) or longer stem or maybe adjust its height - usual solution is to borrow different sizes from other people before spending. You could also get some benefit from adjusting your saddle position, i.e. moving it forward/backwards.
Importantly, just try one thing at a time.
I have some Hussefelt bars which are the same shape as Easton EA50 mid rise. I find both very comfortable once adjusted to suit me.
Lastly if you are going to get new bars then give wide a go as the Hussefelt bars aren't that wide by todays standards. You might want to try with a slightly shorter stem.
Thanks ginger. I've played around with rotating the bars and couldn't get the sweep where I need them - will give it another go though.
The Hussefelts are 700mm wide and I still catch them on the odd tree so wouldn't want to go too much wider or mess around with stem length etc as it's more about the angle my wrists are at (I've got the 'stretch' where I need it). That said, if seat position will change my wrist angle I'll give it a go.
Anyone know of any bars with only a small sweep?
I have some Controltech Venom bars on my DH bike, they are lovely.