drag bars or ape bars???
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Tourer
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From: wisconsin
drag bars or ape bars???
i pose this question to the people that have had both styles. since i can't find a way to ride a bikes that has both styles.
i like the look of both but i don't like the look of the risers for drag bars and think that apes look better on fx front ends because of the smaller forks.
does anyone have experience with 1.5" bars?
what are peoples experience that have ridden with both styles?
i like the look of both but i don't like the look of the risers for drag bars and think that apes look better on fx front ends because of the smaller forks.
does anyone have experience with 1.5" bars?
what are peoples experience that have ridden with both styles?
Last edited by bigblock59; Sep 5, 2013 at 10:07 PM.
Road Master
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I've had them both and apes are far more comfortable for me. I tried to make the drags work with more rise and more pullback but for me there is no comparison.
Everyone is different so figure out what position is most comfortable and get the bars that best fit you.
Everyone is different so figure out what position is most comfortable and get the bars that best fit you.
Road Master
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From: WI
12" apes on my wife's Lo, stock Hollywood bars on my Slim.
The Hollywood bars are going to be swapped out for 16" RSD King Apes once I have the funds together to do so. I'm finding that the stock bars have me bending forward at the waist, and reaching downward to grip the bars. For me, 16" apes will allow me to be more relaxed, and riding with my hands at around my shoulders. I'm still good with the current setup for about 300 miles, but after that, I'm ready to get the hell off.
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Went from drags to mini apes on my Nightrain, liked both but I changed to apes to try and eliminate neck and shoulder ache which I get after around 45 minutes of riding, it worked to some extent, but I found that generally apes are more comfortable.
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Guess I'm the minority here. I preffer drags over apes. Much more comfortable for me on longer rides. City riding doesn't really matter much to me either way although I do find it much better to manuver with drags than with apes.
Cruiser
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From: Batavia, IL.
different take on answer to your question
I've had both style of bars on different bikes. I tend to ride a bit more aggressive with Drags as opposed to Monkey Bars in urban traffic, generally speaking, where 90% of my riding occurs. Just me, your mileage will vary.