Handlebars are the part of the bike where the rider holds onto for grip and steering of the bike.
2
votes
2answers
845 views
Bent Handlebars
My girlfriend recently got a new road bike. After getting it home we realized that that handlebars were quite badly bent. Here is a picture.
Here is my question. Can I try and bend the bars back ...
2
votes
2answers
544 views
Handlebars for an upright seated position
After injuring my neck, shoulder and arm on a fall from my bike I need the type of handlebar that you see more commonly on a cruiser bike. ie that is one that gives you anupright sitting position. ...
2
votes
1answer
359 views
What advantages are there in mounting a butterfly bar with a drop instead of a rise?
I own a tourer with a butterfly bar mounted with the near flats rising. This puts the far flats rising towards the outside of my wrists. I have, however, seen butterfly bars mounted so that compared ...
2
votes
3answers
1k views
What types of mountain bike handle bar grips are available and how to they affect comfort and handling?
This question has been floating around in my head for a while, mainly because I don't know anything about grips (edit to resolve confusion:covers for the part of the handlebar you hold on to).
Are ...
2
votes
2answers
226 views
BMX stem slipping; how to stop?
I recently bought a BMX bike that currently has all stock parts. Recently, with the school and weather, I haven't been able to ride it that much. Anyways, when I picked it up from the shop, the bars ...
2
votes
2answers
826 views
How can I move the handlebars on a mountain bike close to the rider without affecting handling and control?
I recently finished building up a mountain bike, with the help of a friend. My initial rides - a few miles, nothing too extensive yet - revealed that I need to move the handlebars a bit up and back ...
2
votes
2answers
501 views
New bars & shifters on old Bridgestone 700
I recently bought a 1980's Bridgestone 700. I have trouble feeling confident on this bike between the narrow drop bars and the downtube shifter. This is my all-steel commuter and I'd like to put ...
2
votes
3answers
4k views
Better solution for uncomfortably low bars: a stem riser, or taller stem?
I've got my (threaded) stem at the maximum height, but I'd be more comfortable if the bars were higher relative to the seat. It would be uncomfortable to lower the seat any further.
I was intrigued ...
2
votes
1answer
2k views
Can I put bullhorn bars on a bike with hydraulic disc brakes
The most comfortable bike I've ever owned was a road bike with bullhorn (aka pursuit) bars. I actually had a pair of STI levers on it, mounted upside down (with the handles pointing forward). They ...
1
vote
1answer
152 views
Straight or Drop handlebars?
Can someone explain to me the pros/cons of drop or straight? I've never used drops before and have never owned a good road bike (just cheap mountain bikes) - I am buying a decent single speed soon and ...
1
vote
3answers
1k views
What kind of handlebar should go on a fixie to sell it?
I've seen fixies with mtb handlebars, sawed-off mtb handlebars, drop bars, and bullhorns. The fixie I built has drop bars, but I'm wondering if I should change that if I want to sell it.
1
vote
4answers
149 views
Getting used to narrower handlebars
Just switched from flat to drop bars which are narrower that the original flats.
Also, to compensate the "depth" of the riding position, I took a shorter stem (60mm instead of 105mm).
Because of ...
1
vote
3answers
578 views
Bar end brakes and handlebar swapping
I have one road bike that I use mostly for commuting, sometimes for fast alone rides and infrequently for group rides.
I was thinking that since most of my riding is alone I should put my tri bars ...
1
vote
1answer
399 views
Dahon handle post hinge loosens too quickly
I noticed that the handle post hinge on my Dahon Speed D7 now requires attention much more often than it used before. Unlike main frame hinge which remains tight for long after adjustment, this one ...
1
vote
1answer
176 views
Identify the components of this bike
I'm trying to identify, or find similar, parts on the bike in this video, specifically the front (three spoke) wheel, frame, and handle bars.
1
vote
1answer
123 views
Why are 3 inches mountain bike handlebar hard to find? [closed]
I'm looking for a new handlebar, ideally 3 inches. But looking in some of the online shops it seems quite hard to get 31.8mm bar clamp diameter handlebar with 3" rise.
Do you know if there is any ...
0
votes
1answer
339 views
How to avoid or reduce back-pain by adjusting the handlebar and seat of 19.5" MTB?
I'm 6' 3" long, having 45 inches of waist-Toe length. I bought Trek 3500, 19.5" sized frame bicycle two months ago. I've been experimenting with the handlebar and seat positions(Forward n Backward) to ...
0
votes
1answer
115 views
Gary Fisher 09 Cobia - Handlebar Upgrade
So I bought this bike used, and it has incredibly narrow handlebars. I don't like the feeling of things being so tight, and I'm looking to replace them. Also, I think my bike fit is a little off (I ...
