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 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?
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Handlebars wobble when gripping center of bar
My handlebars wobble when I am gripping the center of my handlebars at moderate-high speed. When holding the grips on the end of the bar it's fine but I like to sometimes give my hands a rest with a ...
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How to fix a crack in a silicone grip
I have a brand new pair of silicone grips. Somehow, one of the grips got a crack. Its mostly an aesthetic issue, as no fragments of the grip where lost.
Is there any glue appropriate for silicone to ...
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Modification for cycling with one functioning hand
My dad loves cycling, however he has dystonia which reduces control of the muscles in his hands. He can still cycle, however this becomes very painful after a moderate period of time due to gripping ...
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Crack on underside of handlebar
I found a crack underneath the handlebar. Is it okay to keep using it? I can't really afford a new one. I'm riding with the cracked bar right now and there's no weird sound and movement on the ...
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Do you think I can put road bike handlebars to this bike? [duplicate]
Im new to bikes so I just want to ask a question. Is it possible to put a road bike handlebars on this bike. And if it is do I have to get a new stem also or just the handlebars?
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How to fix ripped out ball joint in indirect under seat steering recumbent
There are two ball joints involved in the steering mechanism of my under seat steering recumbent.
One of them ripped out of its socket:
The dirty grey-green part inside the end of the bar is made of ...
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Can hand brake levers be pulled hard enough on a comfort/cruiser handlebar?
My bike currently has a straight handlebar. Both the front and rear brake are operated by hand, with a brake lever on each side of the handlebar. This allows me to pull them very hard, which is good.
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Clicking sound on handlebar
I get a clicking sound every time I go uphill, sometimes I can even feel it. It's coming from somewhere around the handlebar. I keep thinking that my handlebar might be cracking but its just my ...
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Spots on bike bar tape after wet ride
I recently went on a ride which partly involved a light rain and after that I noticed that among other things there were a lot of mud colored spots on my bar tape. I presumed it was grit and mud stuck ...
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(Dis-)Advantages of “push-in” to expandable handlebar end plugs
I just discovered that my extension type handlebar plug was almost impossible to remove, at least without lasting damage/complete destruction. Until now I only ever encountered "push-in" plugs, which ...
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How to remove handlebar end plug (probably expansion type)?
Earlier this year I acquired a second-hand Cannondale Trigger 2014, that was used just twice but standing around for quite some time. Today I wanted to change some things about the cockpit and as a ...
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Correct position of hands on flat handlebars
I have had a numbing sensation in my thumbs. I take it it is caused by the pressure of holding the handlebars while riding. The bike is a Schwinn Signature M3030 - SR SUNTOUR mountain bike.
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How are the flat/aero bullhorn handelbars called?
I've seen some bikes which look really good (IMHO) with a bullhorn handlebar which is flat and has an aero design.
After some googling I've only found this model which is really expensive:
Do they ...
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Thoughts about tri bar / trekking bar on hybrid bicycle
I have an hybrid bicycle Firefox Rapide 21S. I ride regularly around 40 KM.
In headwind I feel like I should be in aero position so sometimes I put my elbows on my handlebar and it helps to reduce ...
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What is the key factor for stable handlebar?
Or in other words -- how to make proper adjustment so the handlebar will be stable on flat road so I could ride with my hands off it.
I don't actual ride in such position I simply want stability. ...
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Thumb ring and index finger
I have a new bike for 3 month and after about 20 Km my ring and index finger on the left hand became numb. Just as an information for my hand position: These fingers are always on the brakes. Here is ...
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Add hand positions to flat bar MTB
I'm trying to make a more road bike from my old GT Avalanche (26 hardtail), `cause I've bought a new one for trails.
I had a 100 km ride last weekend and found that I really lack hand positions on ...
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Handlebar positioning and posture on Giant bikes
I currently own a Giant Cypress.
I am looking at buying a new bike. I tried someone's Giant Roam. Although the seat height was a bit low for me, I felt like I was falling forward on the bike, ...
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How can I find the perfect handlebar height?
I test-rode a bike (2018 Specialized Rockhopper Sport) and I liked everything except the height of the handlebars, and it's the XL size so there's no larger option available.
I feel like it would be ...
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Rayleigh Alpine handle bar assembly
Hi I recently purchased a Rayleigh Alpine 4.2 Shimano. I am having a bit of difficulty with assembling the bike. Would anyone be able to assist with fitting the handle bar. I have included pictures of ...
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Can I fit my normal brake levers to the curves of the dropbars?
I ride Firefox Rapide 21S, a hybrid bicycle.
It has factory fitted flat-riser handlebars with Shimano EF500 levers for V-brakes with gear shifter integrated.
I am an unprofessional rider, I always ...
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Rental bike for holiday: wise to change handlebar style?
For my next cycling vacation I am evaluating the possibility to locally renting a bike instead of taking mine along: the costs are equivalents and I would save the hassle of carrying the box around.
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How to adjust the handlebar alignment with front wheel?
I have the follwing stem
My handlebar is a bit too much right and I am not sure what screw(s) I have to loosen the one on top (in the headset) or the two left on the picture above or maybe all of ...
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Loose TT Bar Pads
I have Easton attack carbon TT bars which have pads that are riveted on. One has now come loose and is wobbly. I have tried to drill out and re-rivet them on but the problem comes back. Does anyone ...
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How much clearance do I need for cross levers?
I'd like to put cross (interrupter) brake levers on my drop-bar tourer, but I also like to use a bar bag. There is about 55 mm of space between my bars and the bar bag, measured horizontally. Will ...
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What's causing my thumb tremor after riding?
After asking this beginner's question, I took people's advice and started test driving bicycles. I rode for about twenty minutes, so not too long. About fifteen minutes later, I found that my right ...
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Brake lever clamp too loose for handlebars
I'm trying to attach a new brake lever onto my handlebars, however, the clamp (circular part) of the brake lever that slides onto the handlebars is a bit too loose. I've tried to tighten it but ...
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Convert Cannondale Quick5 Hybrid to a road bike?
I have a Cannondale Quick5 Hybrid. I would like to convert this to a full road bike. What changes do I need to do? Is it possible?
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How do I remove my bicycle handlebars that are connected by a single rusted bolt?
I'm trying to remove the HANDLEBARS from the stem of my bike and the handlebars are put into the stem and secured with a bolt. However, the bolt is rusted and will not budge no matter how hard I go at ...
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How can I tilt up a stem of my bike's handlebar which is held by two bolts?
I bought a second hand hybrid bike and would like to adjust the stem of the handlebars such that I can ride it in a more upright position.
The following photo shows a side view of the stem with an ...
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Why don't BMX plugs fit on MTB riser bar?
In a previous question, I have been told that the grip diameter of a MTB riser bar is 22.2mm. From research I did, the grip diameter of BMX handlebars is also 22.2mm. In fact, it's possible to use BMX ...
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Click/snap sound while fastening brake lever onto carbon bar
I was fastening Shimano STI levers onto Bontrager carbon drop handlebars yesterday, with my torque wrench set at ~2nm, and heard a short rather loud click/snap sound shortly after starting to tighten, ...
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Mountain bike or street [closed]
Can a mountain bike have 10 speed handelbars? Going back to look at it. havent asked how many gears it has yet or the make.
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The stem connects the handlebars to the…?
If this is a stem... ... what's this?
I'm asking because I need to buy a taller one so I don't have to bend over as far. It's not convenient to buy a new bike, and I already have an adjustable stem ...
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Fitting a vibration-proof bell for drop bars
I have a bike with drop bars which I need for commuting, but I live in a city which is not only full of idiots† both on foot and on bikes themselves (thus meaning going bellless is idiotic), ...
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Brake levers for bullhorn on single speed - tt/cross or both?
I'm newbie.
I need advice regarding brake levers for bullhorn on a single speed.
I ride both flat and bullhorn ends.
Do I need both TT levers and cross levers?
What do you use?
Bonus questions:
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Higher saddle height and pressure on palm
It is recommended to adjust saddle height using a formula. I made calculation and adjusted the saddle position to a higher point than my usual riding position. But now pressure on my palm increased ...
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What are the potential causes of my fingers going numb when riding?
My fingers get numb quite quickly when riding. I'm a novice and not sure to what this can be due. I've tried gloves but they didn't help. I've tried added different handles to be able to switch ...
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Can I install a handlebar brake handle without removing the grips?
I recently bought a cruiser bike with coaster brakes. I decided I wasn't happy with the stopping power, so I want to add a hand brake to the front wheel.
I ordered some parts online, but I have run ...
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What Factors Should I Consider When Picking a Base Bar
So I have a road bike, with STI shifters, but I'm looking to do an Iron Man. I've done centuries before on the bike just staying on the low bars, but I've found that the swim is just so exhausting for ...
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Grip diameter of a riser bar?
I bought a riser bar (Easton EA30) and I want to buy grips and brake levers to put on it. I know the clamp diameter is 31.8mm, but how do I figure out the bar end diameter? I don't have a caliper to ...
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Is it OK to ride in the drops almost the whole time?
I just bought my first road bike, 2 months and a thousand km ago, and into several 50 to 130 km rides I found myself riding mostly in the drops, like reeeaally in the tip of the bar. I even removed ...
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Bike seems less stable when using handlebar bag
On a recent 3 week trip I used a handlebar bag (together with two back bags) to carry the stuff I needed.
In the handlebar bag I carried a reflex camera, my phone, a power bank and some candy.
While ...
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Why are my handlebars difficult to turn in one direction but not the other?
Very odd thing. I can turn my handlebars more freely in one direction that the other. It feels like it's rubbing against something inside when I turn it in the "bad" direction. Any ideas?
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How to raise handlebars?
I have huffy canyon mountain series bike. It is an old one. Can I raise the handlebars on it? I saw videos on YouTube about it. But all the videos have new bicycles with allen key screws. My bike is ...
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How to fix handlebars that have virtually turned into a seesaw
I have a Roadmaster Granite Peak Women's Bike. It was really cheap, but I'm not sure if this issue has to do with the quality of the bike or how it was put together. The issue is the handlebar has ...
