I had the original mini ape styles on my old street bob and this year I bought the streetbob special so I have drag bars now. Drag bars are better for "riding hard" but in general the apes are more comfortable and natural.

Imo

I find drag bars comfortable. My son has apes on his Night Train and I find them too wide and a bit too high.

Mine have 8" pull back risers but are slightly narrower than the genuine HD drag bars, so it is a natural arms out at chest height position.

I don't get shoulder aches even on long rides.

My previous bars were still drag bars but wider with a 7" riser that didn't quite come back as far and I used to get shoulder aches with them on longer rides.

It is amazing how a small change can make a huge difference.

You can get an idea of the width and pull back in this shot -

 

It is each to their own with bars though, what is comfortable for one person is not necessarily comfortable for somebody else. No matter which way you go it'll be better than standard. Good luck.

I've had both and like both for different reasons, but would like to go back to fat mini-apes

I think from memory these are 8" risers and 4" pullback 

 

Uncle Ho - nice looking ride. Out of interest, what brand is that solo seat? Would you recommend it? I'm looking about for the right one for my Fat Bob. Cheers.

Thanks Uncle Ho -- the seat looks great and I haven't heard anyone say anything bad about them. I like the idea of a removable backrest on some of their models too.
Cheers!

Hi all...Uncle ho,what brand are those bars?

Hi all...Uncle ho,Ive got the Harley street slammers on my bike,Yours look higher than mine with the same pullback by the looks of things,Just what im after.

Im up in Newcastle NSW.

I have a 2015 Street Bob Special and it come with forward controls and fat drag bars. I'm about 5' 10" and found it uncomfortable on long distances. Around town, fine. Long distances, you get there and step off like a half opened pocket knife. I went to the mini apes which come standard with a 3 1/2" riser. They were comfortable but I have since lowered the riser to 1 1/2" riser. Now feels perfect.
As mentioned in an earlier post, each to their own. You have to experiment to find what suits you best.

If you are interested in purchasing a set of fat drag bars and risers, yell out !!  Almost brand new.

Good Luck !!

I have 14 inch apes on my bike and find them very comfy to ride long trips with and after a few rides, I was more confident going into corners ect. Each to their own..

I have 14 inch apes on my bike and find them very comfy to ride long trips with and after a few rides, I was more confident going into corners ect. Each to their own..

Ran 16" apes on my old street bob


and have the standard drag bars on my fatty with 1" spacers


But want a little more height so upgrading to these probably


As has been said the drag bars are much better for more aggressive riding, apes are for kicking back and chilling out.

sorry to drag u an old thead and post, just wondering what bedroll/bag that is strapped to your bars?

 

cheers, Matt