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Someone else posted that if you think you need 10" apes, buy 12" apes. Need 12"'s buy 14"'s, etc.....
I mocked up my 10" LA Chopper Twin Peak black bars this morning and their doable but the 12" would have been better for more pull back and height.......
This may save others some aggravation......If they were $90 bars, I would trash'em and buy the 12"'s but at $186, I don't think so.....
I mocked up my 10" LA Chopper Twin Peak black bars this morning and their doable but the 12" would have been better for more pull back and height.......
This may save others some aggravation......If they were $90 bars, I would trash'em and buy the 12"'s but at $186, I don't think so.....
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Good to know. I've been considering higher bars on my SG to possibly be more comfortable & less hand numbness on long rides. Will that help? In relation to your shoulder height, where are you guys finding the most comfortable height for your hands to be? And, did you change your bars for comfort or looks?
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When I first put my 14" bars on, I wished I had gone with 16's. After riding it for two years, I made the right decision. Shoulder high and very comfortable. I changed mine for comfort and would never go back. It would be the first mod I make to a new bike in the future.
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I personally like the 16 inch height with very little pullback. Know what your state law is concerning the height of handlebars. Do you want more or less stretch is also something to consider. 10-12 are not really "apes" in my opinion. If you're gonna "hang'em, then hang'em"!
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Good to know. I've been considering higher bars on my SG to possibly be more comfortable & less hand numbness on long rides. Will that help? In relation to your shoulder height, where are you guys finding the most comfortable height for your hands to be? And, did you change your bars for comfort or looks?
Considering I dimpled the bars and made the wire(s) exit hole wider, I'm basically stuck with what I have unless I want to lose money. Of course, that work will save someone some time and aggravation....
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I thought I wanted 14's, so I went ahead and put 16's. I'm very glad I did. Being 6'2 they are very comfortable.
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Good to know. I've been considering higher bars on my SG to possibly be more comfortable & less hand numbness on long rides. Will that help? In relation to your shoulder height, where are you guys finding the most comfortable height for your hands to be? And, did you change your bars for comfort or looks?
In addition to the shape and size of the bars, I would also urge you to look for a neutral wrist position at the bar ends. Very important if you want to be comfortable.
Regarding fitment, I have read that the most ergonomic position, with your hands on the bars, is: elbows below your hands, and hands below your shoulders.
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For this simple reason, we measured 3 different times ....
And every time I closed my eyes and placed my hands to the "comfort spot."
Each time the measurement was 16".... I ordered 16" and am happy.
Each manufacturer have different measuring methods.....What some
manufacturer calls 16" could possibly measure 17" by your measuring stick !!
And every time I closed my eyes and placed my hands to the "comfort spot."
Each time the measurement was 16".... I ordered 16" and am happy.
Each manufacturer have different measuring methods.....What some
manufacturer calls 16" could possibly measure 17" by your measuring stick !!
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Regarding fitment, I have read that the most ergonomic position, with your hands on the bars, is: elbows below your hands, and hands below your shoulders.
I appreciate the info!