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Old 04-16-2008, 02:54 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Ok, this Knucklehead (Me) needs some more guidance.

How long should my bars on my new Niner be? Are they traditionally longer than those on a 26"? The bars on my Id are about 26.5, give or take. Is this a reasonable size for a 29er?

Also, do you run a flatbar or with rise?

PS: I am going with the Hope II and archs for the wheels, thanks to everyone for the help on that one.
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Old 04-16-2008, 03:01 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Yes you are fine. Handlebars do not need to be scaled proportional to the wheels.
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Old 04-16-2008, 03:03 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Yes you are fine. Handlebars do not need to be scaled proportional to the wheels.
I thought as much, but was wondering.
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Old 04-16-2008, 03:04 PM   #4 (permalink)
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If you run 26.5" bars on your little bike, you should run 29.5" bars on your big boy bike.

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I really like the Salsa Pro-Moto carbon flat bar. I have it on two of my bikes. I wouldn't mind a short trim on both sides to narrow it up a TAD, but we've yet to mess with it.
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I really like the Salsa Pro-Moto carbon flat bar. I have it on two of my bikes. I wouldn't mind a short trim on both sides to narrow it up a TAD, but we've yet to mess with it.
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Old 04-16-2008, 03:31 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Ok, this Knucklehead (Me) needs some more guidance.

How long should my bars on my new Niner be? Are they traditionally longer than those on a 26"? The bars on my Id are about 26.5, give or take. Is this a reasonable size for a 29er?

Also, do you run a flatbar or with rise?

PS: I am going with the Hope II and archs for the wheels, thanks to everyone for the help on that one.
I like super wide bars..as wide as I can get. I run a zero stem and riser bar. Again it is about U and the fit .....not wheelsize
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Old 04-16-2008, 03:42 PM   #7 (permalink)
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there is no need for bars on a 29er
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Old 04-16-2008, 03:48 PM   #8 (permalink)
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The hype, the hype !
Make sure those Hope II's are 29'er compatible.

I'd go with flat bars just to keep the front end height low as possible. The amount of width and sweep is of personal preference.
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Old 04-16-2008, 04:26 PM   #9 (permalink)
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i put a Surly 1X1 torsion bar on my Niner and I really like it. It's a flat bar with the perfect amount of sweep. I did cut the ends a bit, because I have short arms.
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[quote=autoduel;263217]The hype, the hype !
Make sure those Hope II's are 29'er compatible.
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I take it you are not a fan of the Hopes. Can you give me some info as to why. I am still getting info and I am always interested in why people don't like a product.
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The hype, the hype !
Make sure those Hope II's are 29'er compatible.
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I take it you are not a fan of the Hopes. Can you give me some info as to why. I am still getting info and I am always interested in why people don't like a product.
I believe he was referring to the 29er hype not the hubs. Probably just a joke
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Old 04-16-2008, 05:31 PM   #12 (permalink)
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I believe he was referring to the 29er hype not the hubs. Probably just a joke
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Old 04-16-2008, 05:33 PM   #14 (permalink)
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my bar is still uncut at 710mm (28") , after two rides , i find it a bit too long so i might cut 0.25" each side and will take it from there and will shorten it until it feels good.
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Old 04-16-2008, 05:35 PM   #15 (permalink)
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I am going to derail my own thread a little...

Jojo, what are you riding at SJT this weekend? It would be a great ride for the Niner.
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Old 04-16-2008, 05:45 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Ok, this Knucklehead (Me) needs some more guidance.

How long should my bars on my new Niner be?
Long enough to reach your hands.
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Old 04-16-2008, 05:46 PM   #17 (permalink)
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yes sir on the Niner!
Rode Sycamore Canyon yesterday to get to know her better, and its a BLAST!!! It just keeps going and going.
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Old 04-16-2008, 06:18 PM   #18 (permalink)
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I run a 710mm Niner Flat-Top bar on mine. I put it on a couple weeks ago and love it. I had a 5 degree stem and riser bars before and never felt right. I put a 0 degree stem and the flat bars and it is so much more comfortable. I have big shoulders too, so the width is fine with me as well.
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Old 04-16-2008, 06:27 PM   #19 (permalink)
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I just got a Salsa Pro Moto Alu with the 11* sweep from Path today and so far with my 5* X 100 feels good. I had my 1.5 riser and front end to me was to high
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Old 04-20-2008, 09:58 PM   #20 (permalink)
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I run Easton low rise carbons, but I hear good things from riders with the Niner 31.8 flat bars.
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