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Originally Posted by sg8357
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Sort of interesting comparing the two. The Nittos have a lot more flare, which means that for a given width (measured at the ends), they're a lot narrower at the hoods and, particularly, on the tops. The stated intent of the design is to make using a handlebar bag easier since the bar sweeps back from the center and out on the hooks to let your hands clear the bag more easily in each position. But if the center portion is narrower, it somewhat defeats that purpose. The French ones have a lot less flare, so they're wider everywhere but the ends for a given size, which I would think would make them more useful in more positions. And the hoods should be more comfortable. That said, they don't look terribly different from Nitto Noodle bars.
-Ray