Thinking about apes
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From: Coshocton, OH
By far the best mod I have done and the one that get's the most compliments AND questions LOL.
I still get a tiny pain in between my shoulders BUT only if I don't stop for 90 minutes or more. The pain is nothing compared to what I used to get. I think a new seat is in line to help me a little more. No regrets here for sure. Get what you want, I chose Cyclesmith because I didn't want to wait for Yaffe bars (when I was ordering the wait was several months) and I wasn't wild about spending around 400 just for the bars from Bill at BR. I didn't choose Wild1 because they are not gloss and I wasn't sure I would like them (there 14's look to be the same height as CS 16's)
Hope I helped you a little.
I still get a tiny pain in between my shoulders BUT only if I don't stop for 90 minutes or more. The pain is nothing compared to what I used to get. I think a new seat is in line to help me a little more. No regrets here for sure. Get what you want, I chose Cyclesmith because I didn't want to wait for Yaffe bars (when I was ordering the wait was several months) and I wasn't wild about spending around 400 just for the bars from Bill at BR. I didn't choose Wild1 because they are not gloss and I wasn't sure I would like them (there 14's look to be the same height as CS 16's)
Hope I helped you a little.
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I have 13" Cyclesmiths. I used to get sore after 200 miles. Not anymore. I did a 600 mile trip a few days ago and not once did my back hurt. Seriously, it is the best mod I have done
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well i went with 16" cyclesmiths i have used apes sinse i first started to ride at 17 years old. and havent been with out them sinse and i have had back surgury and i got no complaints with apes . good luck with your choice and ride safe.
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Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Calgary
.....my apes shopping experience has been that one company's 13" are another's 16"..... not sure what the deal is with that, but it is best to at least see a picture of them mounted, or better yet, actually see a set and try them out in person.....
I went with 16"'s.... i think!
I am 5'7" with arms like a t-rex.... just put on 1200m this weekend and I can't ever seemyself going back!
I went with 16"'s.... i think!
I am 5'7" with arms like a t-rex.... just put on 1200m this weekend and I can't ever seemyself going back!
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From: Waukesha WI
I used to think that apes looked odd behind a fair. The look started to grow on me. Then I got some. Apes would now be one of the first things I would do. It's nice having that pain gone.
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my tall is 1m80 in metric and it will be 5.90 if i'm right. hope i didn't make a mistake 
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