Most comforable bars
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Most comforable bars
So I want to change my bars up from stock, but I also want to maintain some distance drivability. Im an average sized guy (5'11) so what is generally thought to be the most comfortable option? apes? drags? stock?....?
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That question is waaaaayyyy subjective. You should do a sub search on this forum and I promise you'll learn a ton as to what worked for others and may work for you. It really depends on your own preference. I have two different styles and they are both great IMO.
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im an ape type of guy, but if you want comfort, get buckhorns. they are more eargonomic
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What I did when I found my stock buckhorns to be less comfortable was to ask myself "what am I doing ergonomically that I don't want to do? Does my back hurt, my arms? what?" Then I sat on the bike and imagined where I wanted to put my hands and how I wanted to sit.
Then I repeatedly took measurements to see the dimensions of my ideal bars. You could even make a model with a coathanger. Once you figure out what you want, you can find bars for sale that will be very close.
I ended up with some mini apes from Jireh Cycles for like $36 that worked out great. I have kind of pulled them back toward me where they are on the same plane/parallel as the forks.
I like to sit upright. These people that recommend drag type bars seem crazy to me, but we're all different.
I'm 6' tall.
Then I repeatedly took measurements to see the dimensions of my ideal bars. You could even make a model with a coathanger. Once you figure out what you want, you can find bars for sale that will be very close.
I ended up with some mini apes from Jireh Cycles for like $36 that worked out great. I have kind of pulled them back toward me where they are on the same plane/parallel as the forks.
I like to sit upright. These people that recommend drag type bars seem crazy to me, but we're all different.
I'm 6' tall.
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I'm 5'11 and put 14" apes made by drag specialties on my Nightster. I think it is way more comfortable than stock bars. it hurt by back being hunched over all the time, now I can sit more upright. You just have to find a trusting friend with apes, drag, buchorn bars and give them all a try. But good Luck with that
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I'm 5'11 and put 14" apes made by drag specialties on my Nightster. I think it is way more comfortable than stock bars. it hurt by back being hunched over all the time, now I can sit more upright. You just have to find a trusting friend with apes, drag, buchorn bars and give them all a try. But good Luck with that
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I'm 5'11 and put 14" apes made by drag specialties on my Nightster. I think it is way more comfortable than stock bars. it hurt by back being hunched over all the time, now I can sit more upright. You just have to find a trusting friend with apes, drag, buchorn bars and give them all a try. But good Luck with that
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Oh yea, in my ramblings, I forgot to answer your question. So here ya are. Some people prefer drag bars, some like stock bars, and still others say that apes are more comfortable. I hope I was able to help!
Do I need to go on, and on?
Oh yea, in my ramblings, I forgot to answer your question. So here ya are. Some people prefer drag bars, some like stock bars, and still others say that apes are more comfortable. I hope I was able to help!