635 mm wide handlebar not wide enough?

[Jake]

I decided to flip the stem on my 256 and when I examined the the clamping area of the 700 mm wide handlebar I noticed some pressure dents.

I have to send in the handlebar and have to get an replacement asap and I found a good priced Easton 635 mm wide Easton EC90 SL Riser Bar..

I have a 620 mm wide HB on my 26 and the 700 mm seems to be an overkill but will 635 mm to narrow for a 29er?

[carbonazza]

I have a 660 and find it just fine.
If you are in doubt, you could take the 700.
Then if you find it too wide, cut it.

[Sitar_Ned]

I say that you should at least try wider.. Mine is 711mm wide and I love them. If I was buying a new bar, i wouldn't even consider going shorter. That said cock pit fit plays a major role in that decision.. tt lenght, stem length, etc.

[brmeyer135]

Kinda up to your riding - tight tree action and a less wide bar would be apprapo.

Found this for ya:
The reasons we have been preaching about wide bars since 1999 are that they simply give you more stability, more leverage to fight sudden jerks to the side and more leverage for cornering. A quick baseline to start from is to do a push up and experiment with hand width and find out where you feel most stable and powerful. From this starting point go out a bit wider and start working your way in. What we are looking for is for your forearms to slope outward slightly from your hands to your elbows when you have lowered your chest in a “half push-up” position (see photo below). At the widest your forearms should go straight up to your elbows when in this position.
This width will give you the optimum amount of control. From this position you can absorb shock, keep the wheels on the ground over a small drop, resist twisting/jerking forces and power you way trough a corner by getting enough counter pressure leverage to give you the right lean angle. - See more at: http://betterride.net/blog/2014/can-mountain-bike-handlebars-wide/#sthash.gaPr04By.dpuf

[Carbon_Dude]

I'm at 680mm for both my Chiners, I like the width because it is wide enough but still allows me to maneuver around the tight single track that I ride.  I think I could get away with 700mm but that would be about as wide as I could go.

[Jake]

I just ordered an Easton Haven handlebar:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/nl/en/easton-haven-carbon-riser-bar-2014/rp-prod119916

Now I need to get a light stem without weight restrictions about 70 mm and 6-10 degrees, any sugestions?

[Carbon_Dude]

I just ordered an Easton Haven handlebar:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/nl/en/easton-haven-carbon-riser-bar-2014/rp-prod119916

Now I need to get a light stem without weight restrictions about 70 mm and 6-10 degrees, any sugestions?

Oh, those bars are a little pricey compared to the ones I got from XMiplay, but they are nice quality.

[RS VR6]

90 bucks for Haven bars.
http://www.jensonusa.com/Mountain-Bike-Handlebars/Easton-Haven-Carbon-Handlebar-2013?SSAID=143118

[carbonazza]

Do not forget that in Europe we have the pleasure to have a ~20% VAT + shipping costs + importation costs added to each purchase.
This makes more or less the price you see on chain reaction, or other euro shops.

However for bigger parts, due to the current weak dollar against the EUR, it may make sense.
For instance my lefty fork, was 200 EUR in total cheaper from the US, than bike24.com in Germany.

Oh, those bars are a little pricey compared to the ones I got from XMiplay, but they are nice quality.

[Jake]

We europeans always pay more...

What about a Syntace F109 60 mm stem for my Easton Haven handlebar?

[brmeyer135]

Here is light:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hylix-Full-Carbon-stem-31-8mm-93g-for-Road-MTB-Super-Light-with-Ti-bolts/121368763852?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D23490%26meid%3D8818142830762393295%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D10073%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D121399414769&rt=nc

Here is light and cheap(same brand):  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hylix-Super-Ultra-Light-stem-Road-Mountain-bike-31-8mm-1-1-8-Ti-Bolts-99g-/121399414769?pt=US_Stems&hash=item1c43f80ff1

Depending on your riding...XC these should be fine...you might check out the offerings from iPlay

[Jake]

I have been using Easton carbon handlebars for a long time now and and I trust them but I never used a carbon stem...
Somehow aluminium seems to be a better choice for stems are the threads in aluminium inserts or straight in the carbon?

I am very happy with my Easton Haven Carbon Riser Bar, I went from 620 to 711 mm and it doesn't feel to wide at all.
There is just one narrow passage in my local trails that is more difficult with the wider bars.

Now I am looking for 90 mm  17 degree stem to be able to experiment with handlebar height.
I was a bit to radical cutting my fork to get rid of all the spacers.....

[outriding9800]

I have a easton ec70 and just noticed pressure dents also.. time to get a new bar..

as far as the width goes i never go over the width of my shoulders.. i personally like really narrow bars..

[Carbon_Dude]

I have a set of carbon flat bars from XMIplay I would be willing to sell for $40 incl shipping.  Used only for about 1 week, they are in new condition.  I will post them in the FS forum later today.

My carbon riser bars are 680mm wide and for me they are a good width.  I could be okay with up to about 700mm wide based on my size and the trails I ride.  It's all personal preference.

[outriding9800]

I would be interested the bar.

I have a set of carbon flat bars from XMIplay I would be willing to sell for $40 incl shipping.  Used only for about 1 week, they are in new condition.  I will post them in the FS forum later today.

My carbon riser bars are 680mm wide and for me they are a good width.  I could be okay with up to about 700mm wide based on my size and the trails I ride.  It's all personal preference.