Riser's

Posted on Mon 17th, September 2012

• #1

Merak

Id like to use some risers on a new build. Its a commuting, albeit on back roads type deal. I think they are about 630mm wide! Whats the optimum width so as not too look like a hipster?

Cheers
• #2

MechaMorgan

Whatever feels comfortable for you - a good starting point would be the width of your shoulders.
• #3

hugo7

I used some spare bar tape and road them uncut for a week. Noted where abouts my hands naturally rested, and also the widest point used when climbing.

It came out as a bit wider than my shoulders I think.
• #4

Mickie_Cricket

Anymore than a Ugandan child-soldier's fist size either side of the stem is a faux pas.
• #5

TW85

Bars are out for 2013

It's all about using an upward-pointing stem like a joystick
• #6

Merak

The shoulder width method makes sense. Many thanks.:-)

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