I put a little observation in my last "next level" post and I figure nobody saw it or nobody cares. either way, I was noticing in the last rash of web vids from various spots (vital, ride, props, etc) that it seems like riders are going back to smaller, narrower bars. What I can't tell is if they are just cutting down 8" bars or if they are going back to the 2004/5 norm of 7" rise, 24" width with the grips going down the bends. Anybody else notice this? I guess the reason why I even bring this up is that I've hit my knees a fair amount on barspins with my shadow big bars at full width (27.5" I think). If you cut them down any, you really cut into how much real estate on the bar you have for grips and a lever (if you are into that sort of thing). I really like the 8" rise and the wide widths though, something I've really grown accustomed to. I figure since I hit me knees with the bar ends, I just need to get back some more. anyhoo, hate to ramble. discuss...