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    I got these because of a sale. I find them too wide and not enough sweep. What bar would you recommend for a higher rise, more sweep but between 630-680mm wide? I have short arms and my shoulders are narrow, so I am thinking that a bar in those parameters would be better. My stem is 31.8. And I have tried whatbars.com but it appears out of date and doesn’t really help with comparing rise.

    by Littlesynth-addict

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    2. plates_25 on

      I dunno dimensions off top of head but you may dig granola moose bars. With your current stem reach they would be similar. Nice to have stem and bars integrated. Really fun sweep (more than here) and multiple hand positions. No rise, some slight rise from angle of moose bar stem.

    3. Littlesynth-addict on

      The bars I have are the Velo Orange Seine Bars. Should have put that in there. 780mm wide, 35deg sweep, 40mm rise.

    4. JohnnyButtocks on

      Ron’s Ortho Bars sound very close to what you’re after, but they’re pretty expensive. Same goes for the Magic components Moth bar.

      I have Nitto albatross which I really like. It’s a bit narrower, tho it feels plenty wide for me.

    5. MaksDampf on

      I think 680mm is still extremely wide, even 630mm is above average for a touring / cruiser bar. you sure that is narrower?

      Here in Europe Ergotec is the Handlebar maker with the biggest selection and trustable quality without the boutique prices of VO and Nitto.

      Ergotecs City Cruiser 31.8 has 640mm, 37degree backsweep and 41mm raise.

      More backsweep and raise: Ergotec *Moon Cruiser* 31.8 – It has 610mm, 60degree backsweep and 55mm raise

      if that is too extreme maybe the Ergotec Trekking 31,8 – 620mm, 47degree backsweep with just 35mm raise.

    8. Progress_3032 on

      I love the Surly Open Bars (666mm wide and 40mm rise) but they’re 25.4 if you don’t mind using a shim.

    12. rehpotsirhc123 on

      I have a pair of Ritchey Vulture bars. You’d definitely want to cut them down as they’re quite wide but they have ample area for grips and controls so there’s plenty that could come off.

    15. ResolutionCareless80 on

      Not a rec, but i dig that purple, black, silver color combo you’ve got 😎 I didn’t see it with a quick scan, but i recommend getting on whatbars.com.

      Its a little outdated, but you organize the bars in their system by rise/width/sweep, which i find helpful

    17. Paire_2_Dames on

      Hello, I also have VO sein bars (that I made crazy again, but that’s another story) I chose them because I love in my Ergotec space bügel.
      It is not one of those sexy xbiking bars but they check a lot of boxes. It is a 25.4mm thought
      I also have a bike with some ritchey kyote, there is no rise but a nice sweep back that you can cut at your convenience.
      Hope I could help !

    19. IMRUNNINGROHAN on

      I had a pair of VO Tourist bars on my bike for a while, and they were really great. 570mm wide sounds narrow, but honestly always enjoyed riding with them.

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