Changing HandleBars
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Changing HandleBars
I'm in the process of shopping for handlebars, OMG!!!! This is frustrating!! I've narrowed it down to a couple styles and being located here in SoCal, I've noticed that a lot of the manufactures making bars are within a couple hours from me so I can ride over and check them out. My question is what's the difference between a 1 1/4" and an 1 1/2" bar? Besides the look does the bigger bar make it easier to wire? Make them more stable? Also if you know what is a meat hook?
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A meat hook is a type of handlebar.
The distinguishing character is how they angle at the top.
A regular handlebar will have a smooth angle at the top
A meat hook has a sharp, pointed angle.
Here's a link to a dealer. The pictures work better than anything I can add
http://www.binfords.com/Parts.html
The distinguishing character is how they angle at the top.
A regular handlebar will have a smooth angle at the top
A meat hook has a sharp, pointed angle.
Here's a link to a dealer. The pictures work better than anything I can add
http://www.binfords.com/Parts.html
Last edited by semiret; Oct 22, 2014 at 04:06 PM.
Road Master
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From: Lansing, MI
To me, there is a huge difference between 1.25" and 1.5". I don't think they're more stable, but the 1.5" are easier to wire and look soooo bad azz with the bat wing.
BTW, I went with the 14" Vindiktas and couldn't be happier. You look about my size as I'm 6'3". I guarantee you'll be happier with the bike once you get the taller bars.
BTW, I went with the 14" Vindiktas and couldn't be happier. You look about my size as I'm 6'3". I guarantee you'll be happier with the bike once you get the taller bars.
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