Originally Posted by
nosaad
That bar looks great, thanks for the info. Follow-up question.. is there a handling difference between bar/stem combo's so long as the hands are in the same place with respect to the steerer tube?
Example. Will these feel the same all else equal?
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stem: 120
bar reach: 80
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stem: 100
bar reach: 100
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As long as the drop is the same, then they will handle the same. Although there are other factors that also influence front end handling, combinations that place your hands in the same spot will keep the same weight distribution over the front axle.