Handlebar height

[Nil]

Hi, i need advice, i had my bike serviced the other day and asked the shop to measure me and fit my bike according.

since they have done this, i feel as if my handlebars are set to low my body shifts easier to the front wheel when breaking hard, thus affecting my confidence in taking corners and downhills at higher speeds.

My question then: Is there a specific height that bars should be set, or is it dependent on the rider?

Advice will be appreciated....

[porqui]

Do what is most comfortable for you.

[BeegMig]

Try it for a bit and see if u might get used to it, but not for too long.

Move it back to where you feel it's right.

Bicycle fitting is not an exact since.

[Vetseun]

Spacers belong in the rubbish bin. IMO

[Guest EdEdEd]

Spacers belong in the rubbish bin. IMO

But your opinion is not honest?

[Vetseun]

HTFU and ditch the spacers

[Pants Boy]

I'm with dikkes. Slam it down (unless you cruise around town and want to see over cars ...)

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

I'm with dikkes. Slam it down (unless you cruise around town and want to see over cars ...)

 

Entirely dependent on your riding style, body make up and preferences.

 

If you're a racer, slam it (if you can)

 

If you're a trail rider, and only race for the fun of it - spacers are cool.

 

At the end of the day, if the slammage is making you feel uncomfortable on the way down, and skittish, then change it up. Put one spacer in at a time and then assess.

 

BTW - what do you ride?

[Guest Smimby]

Not everyone an slam it. Removing the spacers can affect your back and hips if your are not flexible enough.

 

You can also get ITB issues if the hip angle is to acute and your are not used to it.

 

BTW. recommended handlebar drop to start with is 2-3cm and then go lower over time.

Edited June 1, 2014 by Smimby

[Matchstix]

A very in accurate way that I set my bikes up or try toe is get handle bar and saddle almost the same height, problem is this affected by B.B drop etc.

There was a rule of thumb that you handle bar should not be lower than 5cm than your saddle.

Edited June 1, 2014 by Matchstix

[FlandersZA]

Excuse my complete ignorance here but handlebar height? I asked the "cagey" spot I got my bike at about this and I was told it's not adjustable. (yes, I'm relatively new to all this)

 

Reason I asked was because sometimes the palms of my hands get numb while riding and I felt like it was because my bars were too low and so I was putting excess weight on my bars.

[Butterbean]

Anyone struggling with pains and numbness, whether in hands or Gooch or feet or knees or back, I suggest the most valuable solution:

 

Get a proper bike fit! Cycle fit in randburg have been the best money I've spent on my bike.

 

I know I punt them a lot on the hub, and am not associated in any way, but that's how much they've improved my riding experience. A fit is like 700 bucks, and honestly is the best money you'll ever spend on that bike. Just do it. You can thank me later.

[Nil]

Hi guys, thanks for the advice, i will certainly look into these options, and i am sure that i will find a winner.....

[Jacques Viljoen]

Get a proper bike setup done ....