10" vs 12" Monkey bagger bars
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Booming metropolis
Just for the record Monkey Barz are measured differently then most bars, so a 10" Monkey bar = about a 13"-14" of most other brands. Please keep this in mind when purchasing. I also recommend going to a shop that has them is stock and test sitting!(not always an option, but if it is take it)
Just my 2cents.
Just my 2cents.
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Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Cypress, TX
The LA choppers bars were a good suggestion. You can get those quick. I'm just not a fan of the taper at the controls. The Yaffes look very clean when installed. I read one post where Monkey Bars were mad of unobtainium. You will wait several weeks unless you're lucky. Also take a valium, drink some shots, meditate or do what ever makes you patient because pulling wires on the throttle side of these bars is PIA.
Road Master
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From: Kewanee, IL.
I'm only 5'7" and I just want some bars that are a little bit taller than stock and have a little bit more pull back than stock... 10" what I need?
Thanks in advance!
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Michigan
yes i used stock wires/cables w/ my 10's. im 5-7 also and did plenty of 800+ days on em no issues on comfort.
Road Master
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From: new jersey
SO having your hands higher then stock, with a more comfortable wrist angle is a waste of time? . . interesting
it all depends on what YOU want... also would a guy that's 6'5" be happy with the same bars as a guy that's 5'6"..... probably not.
p.s. i have 10" Black MBB in my garage waiting for winter upgrade...looking forward to being more comfortable...
it all depends on what YOU want... also would a guy that's 6'5" be happy with the same bars as a guy that's 5'6"..... probably not.
p.s. i have 10" Black MBB in my garage waiting for winter upgrade...looking forward to being more comfortable...
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From: Eastern Washington
SO having your hands higher then stock, with a more comfortable wrist angle is a waste of time? . . interesting
it all depends on what YOU want... also would a guy that's 6'5" be happy with the same bars as a guy that's 5'6"..... probably not.
p.s. i have 10" Black MBB in my garage waiting for winter upgrade...looking forward to being more comfortable...
it all depends on what YOU want... also would a guy that's 6'5" be happy with the same bars as a guy that's 5'6"..... probably not.
p.s. i have 10" Black MBB in my garage waiting for winter upgrade...looking forward to being more comfortable...
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From: Dacula, Georgia
I went with 13" apes from Cyclesmith and love them. The fit me perfectly. I am 5'8" with a 32"arm length. Did have to give up the in the ferrying mirrors because my hands were blocking the mirrors. Small price to pay.
