How wide should BMX handlebars be?

How wide should your BMX handlebars be? Most riders will ride a 28″ to 29″ wide set of handlebars. But, It really is up to you and your style of riding. Wider bars will provide you with more control, while more narrow bars make barspins easier.

What are the biggest BMX handlebars?

BSD High As Hell Bar At 10.5” tall this is the biggest and tallest bar BSD have ever made, it is in fact High as Hell! Constructed from heat-treated multiple butted 4130 chromoly.

How wide should a handlebar be?

So how wide should handlebars be? The ideal handlebar width for road bikes is 38-46 cm. For mountain bikes, the width is 740mm or 760mm. Narrow handlebars will give you more speed and agility, while wider handlebars will give you more control and stability.

How do you measure BMX bar width?

Hook the end of a tape measure on one grip end of your handlebar. Pull the tape measure across the handlebar to the opposite end. Read the measurement; this is your handlebar’s width.

Can I put BMX handlebars on a mountain bike?

Condensed answer: It’s possible to install BMX handlebars on an MTB, but the new bars will hurt the bike’s original geometry, and the quality of riding will deteriorate.

What height BMX handlebars should I get?

BMX Freestyle Handlebars Size Chart

Rider height (cm) Bar height (inches)
150 – 174 cm <8.75″
175 – 189 cm 8.75 – 9.5″
>190 cm >9.5″

What is the size of a BMX handlebar?

Traditional BMX handlebar design For single bolt BMX stems Chrome plated Clamp Size: 1` Width/Length: 22.5` Rise/Reach: … read more Low rise BlackOps chromoly BMX handle bar 30` width with a 6` rise – Wide and low Clamp Size: 22.2mm Width/Length: 30` … read more

What size clamp do I need for an MX handlebar?

The MX bar features a low-rise, chromoly construction with a BMX style. 22.2mm BMX style clamp (BMX stem needed) Item Specifications Color: … read more Traditional BMX handlebar design For single bolt BMX stems Chrome plated Clamp Size: 1` Width/Length: 22.5` Rise/Reach: … read more

What is the width of the handlebars?

The Width of the Handlebars is the distance from bar-end to bar-end measured in inches. Most handlebars come in options from 27″ up to 30″+, however any set of handlebars can easily be cut to your width preference with a pipe cutter or a sawzall/other power saw (so don’t worry if your favorite handlebars are wider than you’d like.)

What makes a bike handlebar easier to ride?

Trick-wise, narrower Handlebars make bar spins much easier, while wider Handlebars make turn downs easier to click. The Upsweep of the Handlebars is the upwards angle of the grip-section, and most Handlebars are available with anywhere from 1 to 5 degrees of Upsweep.