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Old 11-03-2015, 11:55 AM
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What's the best handlebar for small people? Well she isn't that small (5'8") but she is having problem with the handle bar reach.

We've already replaced the forward control with a reduced reach now we need to get a handlebar that has reduced reach as well.

Obviously we don't wanna buy a handle bar only to find out it doesn't do what it does so do you guys have experience with reduced reach handlebar for a Breakout?

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Old 11-03-2015, 12:04 PM
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I would think that Harley Street Slammers would be a good option, assuming that they'll fit a Breakout.
 
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I would think that Harley Street Slammers would be a good option, assuming that they'll fit a Breakout.

Thanks bro I'll check the street slammers out.
 
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I have no experience with the Breakout, but have a look at the Wild One Chubby Wo560. It claims something like 14 inches of pullback.

In fact have a look at this web page. It doesn't show a Breakout but look at "WO560 on an FLSTF". When you get there watch the animation and you can see a representation of stock bars verses the WO560. It seems to be quite a reach advantage.

http://www.wild1inc.com/virtual_demo2b.html
 

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Thanks mate I'll check it out now.

Yep there is a huge difference in reach that's for sure
 

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Have you considered apes? I'm 5' 10 with 16" Carlini apes on my Breakout and love them. 12-14" might be better at 5'8 and you can pull them back more than I have mine. I know the looks not for everybody, but riding the Breakout with apes is so much more enjoyable that I would keep them even If I didn't like the look. It completely changed my riding experience for the better, bike is soooo much easier to handle!! My Rocker C would benefit too but leaving them for the look only!!
 

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She doesn't like our street bob because of the Apes
 
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Like I said It's not for everybody, good luck finding something that works for her!!
 
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Have you looked into pullback risers?

Random google image:

 
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Have you looked into pullback risers?

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Yes we did but she would prefer to have a bar that is curved back towards her as well so she could do O turns
 


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