Measure both c-c and outside to outside, and then check how the manufacturer measures them.
They are all the usual size.
And what is the usual size?
I went through this a couple years ago. I just looked up the spec. of the bars on the bike I liked, and bought an identical pair. The net result is that my old Specialized now has Cinelli bars, 50mm narrower than the original ones.i want to buy another handlebar just like the one I already have - how do I know whether this is 40, 42 or 44cm?
... which seem to be the usual options for handlebars.
That's what I heard too. Measure between the bony bumps at the top of your shoulders. Actually, it's just a matter of personal preference. Whatever you feel comfortable with really.The common wisdom is that your bars should be the same width as your shoulders.
Don't they call Security and chuck you out onto the pavement?You can measure but it is more fun to compare your shoulders to bars on bikes in a shop via contortions.
I went through this a couple years ago. I just looked up the spec. of the bars on the bike I liked, and bought an identical pair. The net result is that my old Specialized now has Cinelli bars, 50mm narrower than the original ones.
c-c OS-os is code for centre to centre and offside to offside?You need to measure your bars. With a bit of luck, the size will be printed on them. They are all a common size, you pick what you prefer, or is on your bike already. Narrow shoulders or broad ?
My Cinelli Experience is the 54 cm frame 2013 model. The centre-to-centre distance of the drops is 420mm. I put the same bars on my previous 58cm Spesh Secteur. I do most of my riding in busy London traffic so a smaller frame and narrower bars makes "avoiding the furniture" a bit easier. It feels more nippy and responsive. If I did a lot of long rides in the country, with fast downhill stretches, wider bars and a larger frame might feel more stable.Ah you have my bike - any idea what the bar width is for the Experience?
It's not listed online
This is my experience as well. My open road / long distance road bike has wider bars, I find it more comfortable on long rides. My commute/ short distance bike has narrower bars, to allow more 'chuckability' and reduce the likelihood of clattering road furniture / sticky outy wing mirrors, knobbers handlebars.My Cinelli Experience is the 54 cm frame 2013 model. The centre-to-centre distance of the drops is 420mm. I put the same bars on my previous 58cm Spesh Secteur. I do most of my riding in busy London traffic so a smaller frame and narrower bars makes "avoiding the furniture" a bit easier. It feels more nippy and responsive. If I did a lot of long rides in the country, with fast downhill stretches, wider bars and a larger frame might feel more stable.