Handlebar help

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I bought a moutain bike, but after a week's use, I find that the handlebars aren't very
comfortable. They are too low for me and causing me pain in my hands. I think that if the bar ends
were 1.5" higher (pointing towards me), they would be a lot more comfortable. The part where my
thumb and forefinger rest appears to be okay.

If the bars are flat you coluld fit "riser" bars available with 1.5" or 2" of rise.

Pete

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Quoted message said:

I bought a moutain bike, but after a week's use, I find that the handlebars aren't very
comfortable. They are too low for me and causing me pain in my hands. I think that if the bar
ends were 1.5" higher (pointing towards me), they would be a lot more comfortable. The part
where my thumb and forefinger rest appears to be okay.

If the bars are flat you coluld fit "riser" bars available with 1.5" or 2" of rise.

Pete

Or if riser bars are already fitted get a "ZOOM" heads up adjuster. It extends the riser (ahead
type) by 2". Iain C

spog said:

I bought a moutain bike, but after a week's use, I find that the handlebars aren't very
comfortable. They are too low for me and causing me pain in my hands. I think that if the bar ends
were 1.5" higher (pointing towards me), they would be a lot more comfortable. The part where my
thumb and forefinger rest appears to be okay.

Should I be looking for new handlebars? Or a new hanblebarclamp? I'm a little concerened about
making my bike look/feel like a Raliegh Chopper with ape hanger handle bars?

Look into changing the handlebar stem (consult a *good* bike shop). You might be able to fit one
with less extension and more rise to bring the existing bars nearer and higher. Narrower bars might
also help.

~PB

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I'm a little concerened about making my bike look/feel like a Raliegh Chopper with ape hanger
handle bars?

And rightly so :-)

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"Peter B" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

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Quoted message said:

I bought a moutain bike, but after a week's use, I find that the handlebars aren't very
comfortable. They are too low for me and causing me pain in my hands. I think that if the bar
ends were 1.5" higher (pointing towards me), they would be a lot more comfortable. The part
where my thumb and forefinger rest appears to be okay.

If the bars are flat you coluld fit "riser" bars available with 1.5" or 2" of rise.

Pete

Or if riser bars are already fitted get a "ZOOM" heads up adjuster. It extends the riser (ahead
type) by 2". Iain C

Should have said.... I already have 1" risers (Club Roost Sport 652 ) They are quite wide (about
690mm) as the guy in the shop recommended wide bars due to my build.

Can I have a link to a picture of the heads up adjustor? (or a description of how the heck
it works!)

Guess a trip to the bike shop is in order as my palms are quite painful

Thanks guys n gals

spog

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Should have said.... I already have 1" risers (Club Roost Sport 652 ) They are quite wide (about
690mm) as the guy in the shop recommended wide bars due to my build.

Even with an obviously "robust" build 690 mm. seems awfully wide to me. Try riding with you hands a
little closer together for a few miles and feel is this brings any relief. If it does, cutting off
the handlebar is one of the easiest (and cheapest) ways of improving the fit.

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Can I have a link to a picture of the heads up adjustor? (or a description of how the heck
it works!)

Something like this: zoomhl.comquick comfort.htmOpen ↗

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Guess a trip to the bike shop is in order as my palms are quite painful

Zoom also make wonderful 15-degree handlebars. That means, the ends are swept 15 degrees
towards you.

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spog said:

Can I have a link to a picture of the heads up adjustor? (or a description of how the heck
it works!)

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~PB

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They are quite wide (about 690mm) as the guy in the shop recommended wide bars due to my build.

Spog

The guy in the shop dosn't have to ride your bike. Assuming you haven't owned the bike for too long
ask him to fit some more suitable bars. After all, it was the shop staff that recommended
unsuitable ones.

James

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Quoted message said:

I'm a little concerened about making my bike look/feel like a Raliegh Chopper with ape hanger
handle bars?

Ape hanger handlebars? Are they made by a factory in Hartlepool? ;-) Erm, I'll get me coat....

David E. Belcher

Dept. of Chemistry, University of York

Just another thought before resorting to new stem/bars:

Try *lowering* bars if possible. Might seem opposite to what's required but has worked for me a few
times (releived hand ache). Nothing to loose except a few minutes of experimentation.

~PB

Marten Hoffmann said:

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Should have said.... I already have 1" risers (Club Roost Sport 652 ) They are quite wide (about
690mm) as the guy in the shop recommended wide bars due to my build.

Even with an obviously "robust" build 690 mm. seems awfully wide to me. Try riding with you hands a
little closer together for a few miles and feel is this brings any relief. If it does, cutting off
the handlebar is one of the easiest (and cheapest) ways of improving the fit.

Though the other answers were very helpful (thank you), this one went 'ping!' as it used the magic
word 'cheapest' (my credit card needs a rest).

I gave this a try, I took off the grips and pulled the levers in by 1" on each side. I managed to
ride for nearly an hour without pain in my hands so this may be the answer. (Oh course, it may just
be a change in position)

It still feels like it would be comfier if the bars were swept up a little, but at least I can ride.
The various replacement bars look

probably costs more than the bike!)

Dropping them intrigues me, I might take my allen keys on my next ride.

Thanks again for all the help guys n gals. This is a very knowledgable and helpful group. Well done,
have a biscuit and a gold star

spog