Quote Originally Posted by CindyH View Post
I've only had my 2014 F6B for a couple of weeks. I'm definitely going to put on Helibars (I have a short reach and like the adjustments it will give me).
Would that eliminate the need for a brace, or would a brace still make a difference?
+1 for Willtill's comment above. The HeliBars do tighten up the handlebars and make the bike more comfortable... but they don't address the fork flex as a brace does.

I recently installed HeliBars, and had read (or mis-read) others comments that they didn't feel the need for a fork brace anymore, and so left my SB off. After reconsidering the geometry of the steering stuff, I reinstalled the SB, and I'm glad I did. The brace does still make a difference, imho.

Ride safe!