I'm 6'1" on a 515 reach as well (XL Starling Murmur). I may have to re-try them as I think my riding position has changed since I last tried it. Also with the coil Ohlins I have a lot more grip up front - worst case I can drop my softer spring back in the forks for a bit more sag (and grip).
It would certainly be the business on some of our steeper local trails.
I also cut mine to 780 - it took ages with a hacksaw. They are some solid bars.
How do you find the stiffness of the bars on the 161? I've had mine on my rigid bike and they're too stiff but shouldn't be a problem on the sag wagon.
Nov. 2, 2022, 12:58 p.m. - fartymarty
I'm 6'1" on a 515 reach as well (XL Starling Murmur). I may have to re-try them as I think my riding position has changed since I last tried it. Also with the coil Ohlins I have a lot more grip up front - worst case I can drop my softer spring back in the forks for a bit more sag (and grip). It would certainly be the business on some of our steeper local trails. I also cut mine to 780 - it took ages with a hacksaw. They are some solid bars. How do you find the stiffness of the bars on the 161? I've had mine on my rigid bike and they're too stiff but shouldn't be a problem on the sag wagon.