Handle bars high vs low.....???

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kawraper

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• May 27, 2009

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Just wondering advantage disadvantage to running a high or low bar? Or is it just a matter of preference.

I got a couple kx125s and one has protaper cr bend and the other stock. I really like the feel of the protapers. I mostly ride mx (for fun not so much competitive). Now im thinking of going with a higher bar on the other bike too.


What do you run/perfer?


Sorry didnt really know where else to post this....seemed pretty general to me ;)

 

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Jesel

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I like the taller bars myself. I feel I have more control of the bike.

 

High Lord Gomer

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With CR-High bend bars I felt like I had better leverage but my hands/arms wore out less with CR-Mids.

 

Vic

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Ape-hangers rock on smooth straights, but suck in the turns. :cool:

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JWW

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Its a comfort thing. I'm 6'2 running Protaper Windham bend. Also have the height bumped up a little by the under bar Scotts mount.

 

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Deadohiosky39

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^I agree i think its more of a comfort/personal preference thing. I'm 5'6" and usually stock or lower bars. It seems to make the bike feel smaller which fits me better.

 

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J-man

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Im running the Pro Taper Windham mid height bars and they are pretty good, I had to take 3/4 of an inch off each side forthe corners.

 

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MSB22

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i like running mine high feels like i can move the bike around a lil better but im 5'11 also