I am trying to find out the length (from side to side) of handlebars on a bicycle. Does the length differ from a mountain bike to a road bike?
Also is there a standard width for handle bars as well? I read some where that it is 1", than I read that more and more bikes are 1 1/2" or better, can someone help?
2007-01-21 22:17:36 · 3 answers · asked by Jimmy P. 3 in Sports ➔ Cycling
There is no standard width or diameter. Different materials and manufacturers use different diameters. The width of the bars is related to the width of the rider and can vary substantially.
I find that mountain bars tend to be wider than road bars for the same size rider.
2007-01-22 03:12:32 · answer #1 · answered by Moose C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mtb are about 23" and road bikes are about 18". A one inch bar is standard, I have not kept up with new stuff so maybe like dirt bikes they have went to an oversize bar. I raced mtb expert class for years on 1" bars and only slightly bent 2 bars in that time and I'm 6'3" 230
2007-01-22 00:29:47 · answer #2 · answered by wheeldave2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
road is roughly the width of your shoulders or 42cm center of bar on left to center of bar on right
mountain a little wider for more for leverage
2007-01-22 06:10:41 · answer #3 · answered by (_)iiiiD 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋