So, just finishing off my new build and my 70mm stem is too long now.
The new frame is longer than my old one so I want to shorten it down to 50mm at most.
Do I stick with 31.8mm, I need wider bars so would upgrade these too, or go to 35mm.
Is the main benefit just the strength?
Cheers
I've stayed 31.8mm.
35mm supposedly allows a lighter bar for the same strength/stiffness, but some say it's too stiff and 31.8mm allows shorter stems if needed.
Not much choice (though what there is seems to be heavily discounted) of bars/stem.Means you can't go down to 30mm reach if needs/wants be either.
I've worked out a 40mm, 50mm at most gives me a good riding position.
I'll stay 30.8mm and maybe try carbon bars.
My bars are 711mm at the minute and I'd prefer 740mm minimum.
Stay at 31.8 and buy my easton havoc 50mm stem I have for sale 🙂
I'm about settled on 780mm I think, Race Face Sixc and Superstar Lithium both working great for me.
[url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/race-face-sixc-34-785mm-riser-mtb-handlebar/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&sku=5360568702&ci_src=18615224&ci_sku=5360568702uk&utm_source=google&utm_term&utm_campaign=UK_PLA_Components&utm_medium=base&utm_content=mkwid|sze0dpsT9_dc|pcrid|67090789502|pkw||pmt||prd|5360568702uk ]Sixc with turquoise bits[/url] - does that match yr frame?
Chakaping, I've kept that bar in my basket for ages. I'm still thinking maybe a Renthal Fatbar lite and stem.
haha, I've no experience of the renthal but that sixc is what I have on my 29er and it's the best bar I've ever ridden.
Maybe with a cheeky 45mm stem?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/funn-funnduro-stem/rp-prod91491
What's the width and rise on the sixc mate?
785mm wide, maybe 15mm rise - the backsweep is just right too IMO
Ah, spot on. I'll go and do some hunting now.