Do Warriors like lower bend handlebars?

[Connor]

Ok this has plagued me for weeks now to the point of getting rid of the Warrior but I just dont want to because I have built a bond with it.

But, when I first set "in" it... it felt weird. Not like a normal sport quad. Notice how I said "in". This can be defined really as the height difference from the handle bars to the depth of the seat. I would say the warrior is around a foot. A quad like the yfz is like 3 inches. I height difference like that can be defined as sitting "on" the quad, not "in" it.

Anyways, Im having a hard time getting comfortable because I feel like my back is slouched. The bend the the warriors stock handle bars looks about 5 or 6 inches. Could I opt for a lower bend to help with this problem? Like a low 3 inch bend? If anyone has tried this please let me know. Im afraid a lower bend will cause the handle bars to hit my knees when turning.

 

[Beastmode17]

Im running the Protaper SE raptor bends and they are low, Way to low without a + stem or risers. Im only 5'10 and I felt slouched over all the time while sitting, So decided to get a set of Rox risers and problem solved. They are cheaper than stems, Tusk, and Rox make some solid risers. Or you can make your own out of another set of clamps and double stack them. Hope this helps.

 

[Connor]

So basically there is no way to get rid of the "sitting in" effect? I was thinking maybe somehow make the seat sit taller but that would probably look ridiculous. So really there is no solution. And im 6'2" so the slouch really is a problem.

 

[Beastmode17]

Yes, you can fix the sittin in effect, Most taller guys go with a +1 or even +2 stem, But the cheaper solution would be to get a set of handlebar risers, It will bring the bars up higher so you do have to slouch al the time. In turns it will make your body English improve a lot, no more worrying about fallin off the sides or the feeling of laying on the bars, Lonestar and Roll design make some sweet Steering stems if you decide to go that route.

 

[Venom]

i use protaper hi-bend bars and im 186cm