Unfortunately you can t safely add width to a set that are too narrow to begin with.
Mountain bike handlebar width 29er.
James 6ft 1in bar.
However current trends have pushed riders to use wider bars than ever before causing some riders to run handlebars that are flat out too wide.
There are a few different things to consider before choosing the right handlebar width for your mountain bike.
Most riders find that 760 mm wide handlebars are the perfect width for a variety of uses.
When shopping for mountain bike handlebars it is important to note the width of the bars but keep in mind that you can always cut the bars down.
These days mountain bike bars are available in widths ranging from less than 600mm all the way up to 840mm or more.
Read on for more advice about width selection.
While 760 mm seems to be a good middle ground width for modern mountain bike handlebars there are pros and cons to both wider.
Here s how wide we run our bars at mbr.
The best mountain bike handlebars.
Danny 5ft 10in bar width.
More momentum more stability better traction.
Check out our full collection of mtb handlebars to find exactly what you need.
Alan 5ft 11in bar width.
In this blog we are taking a look at what handlebar widths suit different kinds of bikes and how the same set of bars might not work for every rider out there.
Jamie 6ft 1in bar width.
A bigger wheel is a faster wheel.
What bar width is best for you.
Proper handlebar width for mountain bikes is determined by your primary riding discipline personal preferences and body type.
Handlebar width plays an important role in the way a bike fits and feels.
29ers with their larger 29 mountain bike wheels deliver big performance benefits.