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So here's the scoop, at the recent swap meet here in town I was scroungin' up a "build kit" for my new race bike for 2004. At one of the booths, they were selling brand new Kore Elite bars and stems for $10. So, I picked out my stem, then went to the handlebar box for the bars. I wanted 42cm, but unfortunately, ended up with 44s. I'm not shedding any tears as they were only $10, but how much of a difference is there in 42cm vs. 44cm? I've never ridden 44cm bars before.
Would I notice much difference? What is the handling difference? Should I eat my $10 (until they make it to ebay) and get a pair of 42cm bars? I'm a pretty small guy, but not particularly narrow-shouldered for my size.
How does one measure shoulder-width for determining ideal bar size?
TIA
Would I notice much difference? What is the handling difference? Should I eat my $10 (until they make it to ebay) and get a pair of 42cm bars? I'm a pretty small guy, but not particularly narrow-shouldered for my size.
How does one measure shoulder-width for determining ideal bar size?
TIA