slickjay007 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Which are preferred? Carbon fiber, Aluminium, or Steel? Looking to upgrade my handlebar any suggestions? What are the main differences in riding between Straight or Raised? Also can a handlebar setup be done by one's self or is a bike shop the best bet for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisan Posted July 28, 2015 Share Before we go into the material and shape discussion, what is the reason for upgrade? That would point the discussion in the right direction. On the handlebar setup - it can be done at home, given you have the correct allan keys (read Torque wrench), time (about 30 mins, depending on your grips...) and patience (to do a symmetrical setup). It's simple really, just takes longer than you usually expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor-22 Posted July 28, 2015 Share what type of riding do you do? How fit are you? Racer? weekend warrior,, or relative newbie? Do you suffer any pain in the lower back or shoulders during or after your ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Road bike??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi-h Posted July 28, 2015 Share 15mm rise and wide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted July 28, 2015 Share Use it to adjust reach and your weighting on the bike, for instance more handlebar rise + move the saddle back on the rails will technically maintain your reach but move your weight backwards. Don't get a handlebar just because it looks good without considering how it's going to affect the bikes Ride and handling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor-22 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Which are preferred? Carbon fiber, Aluminium, or Steel? Looking to upgrade my handlebar any suggestions? Carbon damps vibrations better, Aluminium is generally more flexible, cost effective and safer in a crash. What are the main differences in riding between Straight or Raised? Depends on how the rise affects your position on the bike. Where your hands fall in space as a result of where the grips are is all the rise and sweep is achieving. Also can a handlebar setup be done by one's self or is a bike shop the best bet for this? Yes there are hike fit specialists and centres that can help you decide through looking at the effect of position the bar will bring and what works for you . Problem is you're still going to have to ride the bike so determining a bar for most comfortable fit may not bring the best handling. All depends on what you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Zone Posted July 29, 2015 Share bars need to be considered along with the stem, for example riser bars with a 0 degree stem will put you in the same position as a flat bar with a 10 degree stem, the length of the stem also plays a part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickjay007 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Peeps i'm a weekend warrior so nothing very hectic. I used to cycle a lot when i was younger on a MTB with straight handle bars but now a bit older got a bike with raised. I've noticed a lot more aches and pains now with the raised bars (could be because i'm getting old!). I'm finding it easier to ride with a straight bar with bar ends (old days) than on my current raised bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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