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I am thinking about replacing the slightly bent handlebars that came on my 220. Having never purchased HBs before could use some advice. I am 6' tall and am not a particularly aggressive rider. Primarily desert and trails. Suggestions on width, rise etc? Thanks.
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Post by plb »

I don't know for the Desert... but for the trails (and singletracks), I realy like my Renthal FatBar Enduro.

Less wider, more heigher, perfect for trail riding;)
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Post by Mr. Wibbens »

You can always cut them down any size you want

29" is good for tight stuff
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Post by Dewey »

I run Pro Taper with CR High Bend, trimmed 1" off each side. We don't have any desserts in TN, but they work good in the woods. :grin:

Renthals are good bars also. Don't skimp on bars, the cheap ones usually cost ya more in the long run!
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Post by o8sandstorm73 »

Thanks for the info. I will start my research and maybe get lucky on a good priced set. Heck maybe I'll go really custom and get a set of "Ape Hangers" :grin:
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Post by Mr. Wibbens »

Check-out ebay too

I bought a set of nearly new Renthals for around $20
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Post by september9 »

Just remember that if you put bark busters on your bars that they will be wider. If you cut to 29" and put on bark busters that are 1/2" wide your bars are now at 30" with the extra 1/2" on each side.
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I'm now running mini bars I think. They are tall, like the CR talls but the bend to make them tall happens sooner and is steeper. That gives you more bar to mount things too. Meaning; the area between the end of the bar where the bark buster is to the bend where it goes down to the clamps is longer than a regular bike that get cut to 29". If you mount lots of stuff on your bars, it's real helpful.
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Does that Mini Bar cause any issues with Bark Busters and how they fit?
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