There'd probably be a benefit of using any other bar than the standard T-bird/Pro bars. They feel ugly. In simple: Yes, they would feel much nicer and the extra width is also quite nice. But, personaly, I suggest Zoo! Risers. The transition from the stock bars to the Zoo!s was amazing. http://82.110.105.16/tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?id=89. But it's all down to preference, whichever you think would feel nicer, flat bars or risers. If money's a problem, obviously go for the Echo Toughs.