What Handlebar Width Do You Run?

[KXcam22]

I am curious as to what handlebar width everyone is running and why.  What is everyones setup for MX, trails and singletrack etc.  Or do you just run whatever width came on the bike, bars etc.  In the old days I used to always cut mine to a specific width but now I don't recall what it was or if it is as important as it used to be.  Let's hear everyones setup.  Cam.

[gwcrim]

I run whatever is on sale.  Iron Pony sells some aluminum bars for about $12 + shipping and I just bought a pair.

[Good]

Man, that's a good question.  I know I used to cut them when I rode tracks a lot, but I cannot remember what the length was.  26 pops into my head.

[hughes]

Their's not but one kind of bars and that's 1 1/8 Pro Tapers bars. The flex is unreal and make's the front end so sweet. I cut mine down to 30" just for woods riding (tight single track) I perfer to buy the woods cut instead of cutting mine any more.

[Johnniespeed]

 I currently use the Pro Taper SE bars with the cr bend. They call it the cr high bend. I cut three quarters inch off each end, but have never put a tape measure on it ,so I dont know the actual width. I will measure it later.  I ride wide trails, single track, but do not race.  I have no problems, even with the tightest of trails, I usually can miss most of the trees with the bars, ( my shoulders are a different story ) .
  Have a great weekend, I'm going up North riding for a couple of days.
   John

[Albertan]

Renthal 971 bend, stock width, with Acerbis Multiplo handguards.  I think adding handguards that plug into the bar ends do reduce vibration a bit too.

[Johnniespeed]

The yo yo says, 30 inches.  I have Acerbis bark busters that add maybe 3/4 of an inch also.   Smashed fingers and broken levers dictate the need for bark busters,even though I havent hit any trees lately. 
 John

[Bigtim]

I'm 6'6', 275lbs on a 98 kx500.  I'll take all the stability I can get... full width(maybe31.5) on Pro-taper contour, CR high bend.  I might try the Pro-t KX high bend next which is about an inch taller, oh ya, i've been running Moose 50 mm riser blocks in the top clamp with no problems. I was worried how they'd hold up on crashes, Moose bark busters too.... since i do crash sometimes,, they save the grips and levers not to mention cute little pinky fingers, and probebly add 1.5 inches to overall width..  Important to mention I'm a woods rider, and still go prety wide.  I really do think i'm to big for this bike.lol.

[azdirtrider75]

I just replaced my 1 1/8 TAG bar with one from www.rockymountainmc.com it's their house brand (Tusk) and is called the "Chub" bar. It's 1 1/8 and the CR High Bend. So far I love the bar; it looks great (powder coated black), is real strong, and the bend is awesome. I jumped on my friends new RMZ450 (100% stock) and it didn't feel right. I recommend all to use the high bend; it forces your riding position to be more aggressive and helps when you're standing.

[kx250.1698]

it dosent mater 2 me aslong as it dont brake on the first fall ,but i have a pro taper on

[martinfan30]

6'5" 230, FatBar Carmichael bend.

[The Flyin Hawaiian]

28.5 with Emig/Bradshaw Renthals, + 1" with Enduro Engineering hand guards. Extremely tight single track mostly. I also use a WER steering damper for a little bit of stability and less deflection.

[PowerFiend]

Renthal 922 Carmichael High (4.5in rise) or Protaper Pastrana FMX (4.75in rise). The FMX is 30.5 stock, and the Renthals I cut down 1/2in on either side to 30.5. I run handguards on all my bikes, which adds about 1in width.

I'm 6'1" and like the taller bars, since it makes it comfortable to stand. Sitting a lot is seems to promote bad form and less bike control. Going to try some set back pegs next to further open the cockpit, bars are already in forward clamp position.

Remember that a lot of the bar designs are designed for the average MX racer which is around 5'8" tall, so you taller guys don't be afraid to open things up: Tall bars, tall seats, set back and/or low pegs. Though I don't like the tall seats or low pegs, since a low seat and feet up out of ruts is good for knarly conditions.

[BasketCase]

I use the full width Renthal Jimmy Button bars, 3/8" spacer, and 2" Rox risers.  I am 6'7" and 285lbs and with this setup and slightly bent knees I can stand on the pegs all day.  I am trying to avoid the lower pegs for now.

[ToomanyKaws]

I just put Carmichael protapers on my KX500.   Thinking of trimming them down about a half inch a side.   Seem to be the same width as the stock bars.   My KDX bars are cut way down.   Stockers.   Too bad we don't have more woods out here.