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Guzzidad:

   I'm not crazy about the handle bars on my 01 EV. They seem like they'ld be real comfortable but on long rides I get a pain in the middle of my back. Maybe I just need to be leaned forward just a bit forward. Maybe bars from a Jackal or possibly an Aprillia Mana would be better. Anyone have an opinion on replacement bars that would fit well on an EV?

oldbike54:
 I like Jackal bars .

  Dusty

John Ulrich:
I had a similar issue.  I tried other bars...Jackel etc but nothing "fit" me like I wanted.  Liking the bars on my Ambo I purchased another set from MG Cycle for little dollars and widened them using a bolt with the head cut off and welded to the correct width.  A hole needed to be drilled in the bar to secure the "nub" on the controls.  I love it!  A Rich Maund redo on my seat moved me back a little to help me "lean in" and keep my back straighter.



Weld is hidden under the triple tree cover.


Profile photo showing the neutral wrist angle

rodekyll:
Nice adapatation of the ambo bars.

Back when my neck was bad I cut a little off the ends of my bars and rebent them using long pipe cheaters until I had a geometry I like.  It took an afternoon, but the bars fit me now.

Wayne Orwig:

--- Quote from: Guzzidad on March 17, 2015, 08:58:41 PM ---but on long rides I get a pain in the middle of my back.
--- End quote ---

I get that occasionally too. But I just tell her to shut up and hang on.


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