Questions tagged [handlebars]
Handlebars are the part of the bike where the rider holds onto for grip and steering of the bike.
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How to attach streamers to handlebars?
I bought streamers for my kids bikes:
https://www.pushys.com.au/bikecorp-handlebar-streamers-shiny-purple.html
How do I attach them? I was told I just need to push them through the holes on the sides ...
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Trying to identify my Armstrong bicycle
Can anyone tell me what model Armstrong this bicycle is and possibly what year thank you
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How can I raise my handlebars when there are no spacers above the stem?
I have a threadless setup with no spacers above the stem. What is the simplest way to raise my handlebars?
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Zero-gap stem (FSA Afterburner) inverted installation
My question is somewhat related to this one.
I apologize in advance for such a long question! And thanks to everyone who manages to get to the end.
I've bought an FSA Afterburner 12° stem. On the ...
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Apparent pedal force improvement from swept back handlebars; why not use them?
As a teenager a friend found some antique swept back motorcycle handlebars that had the same expansion nut type fitting as my bike and we had to try them out; the handles just touched the front of the ...
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Long bar ends as drop-downs?
There's a pair of long bar ends that I came across on Decathlon (https://www.decathlon.in/p/4407859/cycle-handlebars-stems-and-grips/3-position-long-bar-ends). I was wondering if these could be ...
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A DIY question / handlebar / build
I'm looking to replicate the montage in the photo, which involves attaching an epoxy beam to a bicycle handlebar (it's a science project), as I show in the drawing. The beam must be very well fixed ...
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PRO LT Handlebar Stem asks to tighten top handlebar screws first before bottom screws? Conflicting manual instructions?
I bought this PRO (Shimano) LT handlebar stem. However, I'm having difficulty decoding the instructions in which to tighten the handlebar clamps.
The stem itself has this piece of cardboard in between ...
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Handlebar slips in quill stem clamp when going over bumps
I bought this new Kalloy quill stem, with Sakae 25.4mm handlebars as pictured below. The handlebars were purchased at an eBay auction.
Here's the setup from the side
I've tightened the handlebar ...
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Would you prefer slightly long handlebar for bikepacking?, TourDivide
I'm about to cut my handlebar to 620mm or 640mm
I have 620mm handlebar with minivelo and I'm very much tailored to the size.
However, I've read wider handlebar is better for controlling..
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Normal MTB trigger shifters and hydraulic brake levers on a bullhorn handlebar
Was wondering if mounting Altus shifters and hydraulic brake levers on the vertical sides of a bullhorn handlebar would work or would be possible? I tried holding one of my grips on my flat bar while ...
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How will swapping drop bars to butterfly bars affect bike fit?
I recently bought a Dawes Super Galaxy from the late 80s or early 90s. When I was researching bike fit beforehand I was told that swapping drop bars to flat bars can affect the bike fit since drop bar ...
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Why are so many ramps on dropbars tilted downwards?
When looking at drop handlebars, it's noticable that most ramps are tilted downwards. I find that rather uncomfortable for my hands as they slide down into the hoods of the brake levers and get ...
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Steering Dynamics Question
as I contemplate reducing reach by either 1/ shortening my stem or 2/ shortening my dropbar's reach, I have some questions about whether approach 1 or 2 will have a greater difference on my bike's ...
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Accessory mount extender for curved bar: stem bolts vs double clamp
I've recently got a Giant Revolt 0, 2020. Obviously, I need lights for it, so I bought the Spanninga Axendo 60 front light. That is where the story begins :)
Namely, it turned out, that the "...
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How to tell if my handlebar is really too long?
As some of you already know, I'm putting together a trekking bike. It is mostly to commute where the usual route will be 15km: up to 10km on paved roads and the rest unpaved, including a highway ...
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Why the small difference between common sizes of handlebars (31.8mm) and MTB seatposts (31.6mm)?
Many handlebars have a 31.8mm clamp section, and a common MTB seatpost size is 31.6mm.
I know these are both around 1 1/4 inches. Why the 0.2mm difference though?
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Trying to identify part name and correct bolt size
my father-in-law sent us a bike, however one part was lost in transit. This is an image found online, but shows the part(s) in question.
What is the name of the toothed plate underneath the ...
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What is on the handlebars of this bike?
Sadiq Khan, the current Mayor of London, was spotted riding a (strikingly regular) bike around in May 2020.
What is the contraption attached to the center of his handlebars?
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Unable to adjust alignment of handlebars
I have a Dutch build Gazelle Superior Special that is a rather old bicycle. I have noticed that the handlebars are no longer fully aligned with the front wheel. I have decided to remove the threaded ...
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Bar end shifters onto a flat bar - temporary fix solution
I have a bike in progress that will use Shimano bar end shifters, but I am putting on a Jones Loop Bar. I am ordering a set of Paul's Thumbies, but they will take over a month to reach me. In the ...
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Carrera Crossfire 2 Hybrid Bike to a road bike [duplicate]
I have a Carrera Crossfire 2 Hybrid Bike. I would like to convert this to a full road bike. Is it possible?, if so what changes will I need to make.
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Neck pain and handlebar adjustment
I have a medium size Scott Scale 40 (2009) and my height is 1.73m.
Whenever I ride this bike I feel that something about my posture is wrong, back and neck pains are killing me after 1 hour.
I think ...
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Is it possible to set this fork steerer / stem higher?
Is it possible to set the stem / steerer higher in Cannondale R300? It feels like I need higher stack and I wouldn't like to tilt the drop bars from their current position.
Bonus question: are stem ...
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Can I use bar tape on my (non race bike) bike with flat handles (not drop bars)
My handle bars are slippery so during the drive they often start sliding off. Could I use those nice cool tapes on my handle bar? If so, which ones should I buy?
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Have old bar end shifters which don't seem to fit in the new handlebars
I retrieved the Shimano bar end shifters from some old handlebars and now I want to fit the shifters to new bars.
However strangely I can't fit the shifters in the new bars. See the following photo:
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How do I raise the handle bar on this bike?
I would like to raise the handle bar of this bike so I can ride in more of an upright position. I tried searching for methods to accomplish this, but I'm not sure what I found were applicable to this ...
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Help in converting Trek Domane 2.0 road bike to be more comfortable and commute-friendly
I have pudendal neuralgia issues which require that I use a noseless saddle (not shown in pic) which works great for relieving pelvic floor pain.
The result, though, is that much weight then is ...
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How to get the fixed part of a bar-end shifter out of the handlebar when it is stuck?
I have a Shimano bar-end shifter where the fixed part is stuck in the handlebar. How can I get this part out in a way that I can reuse it in new handlebars?
Note: I know that I have to loosen the ...
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Hydraulic disc brake - lever compatibility
I purchased a gravel bike with drop handlebars, mostly for commuting and maybe for some weekend bike camping trips. I've only ever ridden mountain bikes with flat bars in the past, but I figured I'd ...
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Hood setup on dirt drops
I recently bought my first gravel bike (Breezer Doppler Pro), and I want to upgrade the stock bars with some flared out dirt drops. Hoods are my primary hand position, and I generally find most ...
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Two handlebars on bicycle
I have butterfly shaped handlebars on my hybrid bicycle. These were an aftermarket addition.
These allow for different positions but I would like to add another set of handlebars with a wider ...
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Reason for different hex screw sizes
Recently I've installed a front derailleur and while doing it used nearly all hex screwdrivers from my multitool. For example, on the left hand of the handlebars I have a brake, a shifter and a fork ...
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Pinion C1.12 with drop bars?
In your opinion, what's the best way to install drop bars on a bike with a Pinion gearbox, in particular the C1.12.
Some of the options I'm aware of:
shifter on bar end
split bars with shifter next ...
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Handle bar rotates on its own. Can’t screw the screw all the way down
I have a second hand Peugeot road bike. I noticed the handlebar was rotating on its own, unscrewed the screw, straightened the handlebar and found out it won’t screw back. Later I found out the screw ...
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Can I install the double brakes on the tt handlebars?
I have a fixed gear bike. I want install a tt handlebars, but I don't know it can install double brakes?
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Dual gear cable setup for aerobars and handelbars
Is there a solution to set up gear shifters at the end bar of the aerobars and on the handlebars simultaniously?
It is just annoying when I am down in triathlon position and have to change the grip ...
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Aluminium Aerobars on Carbon Handelbars
Since I want to build up a new bike with road or gravel handelbars and aerobars I try to get as much information about it as possible.
Now I have just watched a video where the person in it says (at ...
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Deformed handlebar
My problems with this bar started with it slipping every time I jumped or yanked the bars back. So I had to tighten the screws frequently. Tightening probably caused it to deform and become oval shape ...
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identify handlebar brand
I have a triathlon bike with this handle bar. I can't find the name of the manufacturer. I tried to search WISE like written in the logo but it doesn't give any results.
Thank you
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Can I replace hood covers on Shimano ST-2300 brake/gear levers?
I'm looking to buy a replacement cover on my right brake/gear lever which is a Shimano ST2300.
I've found a 'Shimano Bracket-Cover Hood Dual-Control-Lever R9150/R9170' Road-Bike on AliExpress, but I'...
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Handlebar alignment with wheel
The alignment has drifted such that when my front wheel is looking straight ahead, my handlebar is not perpendicular to the wheel.
How do I fix this at home?
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Change in setup to stop handlebars jack knifing
I picked up a new fat bike recently took it on the first ride, just some light trails felt good however during corners the bars feel like the want to collapse in towards the way I'm turning. Not sure ...
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Tape or grips for bar ends?
I've just added a pair of bar ends to my handlebar. I feels surprisingly good, except that they are too thin, compared to my grips.
Are there any options to make them more comfortable? Maybe I can ...
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Can I install an upright handlebar (curved towards me) on a touring bike?
I bike around the city on a daily basis, usually for short distances (5 km tops, typically less than that). I currently have a cheap, battered down touring bike that is nevertheless doing the job ...
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Raising handlebars using a stem raiser on B'twin Triban 500
I've just got a second hand B'twin Triban 500. The seat goes easily high enough, but I've not used a road bike before and the handlebars are far too low for me, even with all the spacers in place. I ...
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How to increase speed on my hybrid bike with flat handlebars and 700X35C tyres?
I have Montra Blues 1.1 hybrid bike with flat handlebar and 700x35C tyres. When I try to lean forward and try to increase my speed, my hands get fatigued and I can’t do it for longer durations.
How ...
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What is the best way to raise handle bars
I have bought a second hand 19 inch frame and I am normally used to a 20.5 inch.
The bike rides OK but I would benefit from raising the handlebars.
I have read about fork steerer tube extenders and ...
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Aero bars are a pain in the neck - are there strengthening exercises?
I've got a set of aero bars on my tourer, and now I've got the hang of them I rather like them, especially when solo and into headwinds or trying to put some distance behind me on a long straight.
A ...
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Road bike handle bar adjustment to one weaker and shorter arm
I have Erbs Palsy causing my left arm to be shorter and weaker than my right arm. Can the handle bars of a road bike be adjusted to accommodate this or is there another resolution I can consider?
