- - - I love the "roto-tiller" description - I thought the bars were very weird, but after riding they kind of work - after all you're leaning and not steering - but I'm sure I'll change them out soon - any suggestions on which brand/style has best looks/feel? I don't want to sit too far forward - - -
Hi Bigibee,
the problem with the rototiller bars ain't their height, which is about the same as the CB750 bars that several riders have replaced them with, it's their wrist angle.
The rototiller's grips point just about straight back at you and that ain't right.
Just sit there in your chair and shove your hands out like you were gripping a handlebar.
With your wrists horizontal the grips should be straight across.
Now turn your wrists vertical to suit the rototillers "straight back at you" grip position.
See how the rototiller grips should also be just about vertical so you can hold them without straining?
My best advice on 'bars is you gotta try 'em on for size, just like when you are buying shoes.
Go to a bike shop that's got a whole rack of different 'bars on display. Or find the handlebar guy at a local swapmeet.
Grab up different 'bars and hold them out in your preferred riding stance.
Pick one that feels right. It may take you more than one purchase to get it right but at least you'll have some extra 'bars in your swap pile.