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Handlebar

what are the advantages/disadvantages btwn flat handlebars and riser handlebars? My bike has a mid-riser and I was looking at flat handlebars.

Thanks for the help!
Posted by Supchingoo a 32 year old Downhiller riding a Specialized from 626 on 08/01/08

Re: Handlebar

It's all about comfort. There are no distinctive advantages or disadvantages. Whatever works for you

Ride-on!!
Posted by Dirtshark99 a 46 year old Cross-Country Rider riding a Yeti on 08/03/08

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Re: Handlebar
What he said.
paz afuera
Posted by Papisimo riding a a flat bar on 08/04/08
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Re: Handlebar

Many flat bars are quite narrow. That's the only downside I can think of for the flat ones.
Posted by Jomomma

a 35 year old Cross-Country Rider riding a heckler from yucaipa on 08/04/08
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