Handle bar preference according to body size and riding style?

[AtlantaMike]

I'm looking to find out if there is any pattern to body size or riding style that corresponds with handlebar comfort. For example, short, average height, or tall; thin, average, or heavier; aggressive/sport oriented or leasurely/touring oriented.

Could you please say which handlebars "fit" you, and describe your size and riding style? Also maybe mention if you had to change your handlebars because of a seat change.

There's got to be some kind of pattern.

:)

[Tollster]

5'10", 195 lBS.
Stock bars, 1.0" and 1.0" back.
Good comfort, can maintain an attack stance and stand on pegs comfortably. Good for long hauls with no upper back pains.

[Sudzz]

5'9", 31" inseam, stock seat

I just didn't like the sweep on the stock bars (made my right hand tingle/numb) and wanted something higher so I went with the very popular MSR Dominator ATV Hi bend. They about 1-2" wider and higher than stock and much straighter. The only downside to the change is that I'd like to get the bars closer to my body. With the added width, I sometimes find myself reaching for the bars a little and leaning a little forward which doesn't help back or butt comfort.

It's going to be tough finding a way to get the bars much closer to me without loosing or gaining height.

I've got a Sargent seat on order and I'm wondering what affect it will have on the bar position - good or bad.