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I was thinking of getting these http://www.jpcycles.com/product/500-938

Is 10" too small? I am 6'3 and the drags are just killing my back on long rides. Does anyone have pictures of 10" apes on their sporty? If you have the 12" I would like to see pics of that as well, Please let me know, Thanks!
 
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12" is probably your safest best, but it's different for everyone. Sit on your bike, close your eyes, and place your hands where you're comfortable. That's the height of the bars you should have.
 
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I have 14" on my 48 and they are slightly above shoulder height. I am 5'10" so you could easily do 12"-18".
 
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Originally Posted by emperor wurm
Hi,

I was thinking of getting these http://www.jpcycles.com/product/500-938

Is 10" too small? I am 6'3 and the drags are just killing my back on long rides. Does anyone have pictures of 10" apes on their sporty? If you have the 12" I would like to see pics of that as well, Please let me know, Thanks!
Whatcha gonna do with your drag bars?
 
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Old 01-12-2012, 10:33 AM
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At your height I'd probably go with 18s. I recommend you cut up a broomstick to mock up your rise, width, and pullback comfort zone before you spend any real cash.
 
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The ones in my sig picture are 12" with a 6" riser i just took them off nad went with 17 inch with a 2inch riser and I am 6' 2". I love the ride with my apes
 
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My bike has the 12's and they're great. I'm 5'11" and they are just on the stock clamps (no risers). The picture is in my sig.
 
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i have 12" apes on mine as someone said just move them alittle and it makes a big change
 
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your gonna want at least 12-14 at your height. I am 5ft 6" with 10" Z bars and wish they were 2" taller.
 


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