Is it dumb? Kinda. Is it fun? Probably. Should you not do it? Who cares, ride bikes.
rxnbeats on
Yeah the MASH SF dudes started doing this 7-8 years ago and it’s been on-trend ever since. They’re fun/comfy to ride.
p80prancingelk on
If it fits you well and is comfortable definitely go for it! I love wide ass flatbars on any kind of bike I ride 🙂
Green-Concentrate-71 on
You should grip that whole bar just for extra comfort.
mlydon11 on
Welcome to the wide bar gang. It’s quite fun
Beluga-ga-ga-ga-ga on
Only person who can answer that is you.
Safe_Requirement2904 on
Personally, I’d run a front brake. Bars look great.
whatapieceofgarbaj on
Wide bars are ideal anywhere there are hills or bridges. The trend started in SF cuz its wild hilly.
L1FT_K1T on
Negative fixiepoints for having fun and not buying nitto
spookycomeback on
it’s probably fine
2007hondacrf450x on
i don’t love the way these feel, & they suck for squeezing through tight spaces & riding in traffic, but if you’re just riding open roads or bike lanes, i find that they open up your breathing nicely with that wider stance!
Angelas-Merkin on
I’m more NYC narrow flat bars myself but I have buddies riding big wide flats that say they love it. Of course, I take more risks in traffic than they do so the narrower bars suit my riding style.
salaried_staff on
These bars and tires are like MTB and Road bikes had a baby, but both are denying paternity. Fixed gear is like an orphan, but cool because superman and batman were orphans too. So, this is not stupid.
Inevitable-Flan7803 on
I have trucker long bars damn near 800mm in length. Inspiration came from 2013-2017 DC messengers was riding 720, 760, 780s lol. They’re comfortable if the state you live in has hills I tend to swap between drop bars and my long bars. – Aventon Cordoba 46:17 currently. Going to move up to 48:17 (Washington DC is somewhat hilly)
FaultyPly on
Can we say, BAARRSS from MTB’s are duummbb!? 🤪
Kooky_Ad6404 on
If that’s stupid then I want to be stupid too. Or maybe I already am and that’s why I think it’s not stupid
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Is it dumb? Kinda. Is it fun? Probably. Should you not do it? Who cares, ride bikes.
Yeah the MASH SF dudes started doing this 7-8 years ago and it’s been on-trend ever since. They’re fun/comfy to ride.
If it fits you well and is comfortable definitely go for it! I love wide ass flatbars on any kind of bike I ride 🙂
You should grip that whole bar just for extra comfort.
Welcome to the wide bar gang. It’s quite fun
Only person who can answer that is you.
Personally, I’d run a front brake. Bars look great.
Wide bars are ideal anywhere there are hills or bridges. The trend started in SF cuz its wild hilly.
Negative fixiepoints for having fun and not buying nitto
it’s probably fine
i don’t love the way these feel, & they suck for squeezing through tight spaces & riding in traffic, but if you’re just riding open roads or bike lanes, i find that they open up your breathing nicely with that wider stance!
I’m more NYC narrow flat bars myself but I have buddies riding big wide flats that say they love it. Of course, I take more risks in traffic than they do so the narrower bars suit my riding style.
These bars and tires are like MTB and Road bikes had a baby, but both are denying paternity. Fixed gear is like an orphan, but cool because superman and batman were orphans too. So, this is not stupid.
I have trucker long bars damn near 800mm in length. Inspiration came from 2013-2017 DC messengers was riding 720, 760, 780s lol. They’re comfortable if the state you live in has hills I tend to swap between drop bars and my long bars. – Aventon Cordoba 46:17 currently. Going to move up to 48:17 (Washington DC is somewhat hilly)
Can we say, BAARRSS from MTB’s are duummbb!? 🤪
If that’s stupid then I want to be stupid too. Or maybe I already am and that’s why I think it’s not stupid