Mountain Bike Correct Handlebar Height
Amongst other things this included narrow handlebars.
Mountain bike correct handlebar height. Hi there this is coach andy w. The evolution of mountain bike handlebar width. Adjusting the height of your road bike handlebars or mountain bike handlebars is something you can easily do yourself. If your bike has old 10 speed style handlebars you can get a bike shop to put modern handlebars on it without having to trade in your whole bike.
Mountain bike handlebar height. Cyclists we usually give great importance to the height and correct position of the saddle of our bicycle to the position of the cleats of the shoes to the suspension of the frame and even to the inflation pressure of the tires. If you ve been around mountain biking for a while then you know what a radical change it has been when it comes to handlebar width. Coach andy s informative and detailed article on mountain bike handlebar height.
In order to see how the bar height and position influences ride feel we headed to the innerleithen trails with a brace of fatbar lite flat and riser bars from renthal for a day of back to back testing. Setting up your handle height correctly is sometimes often overlooked but is an integral step in creating your perfect ride whether you re hunting. Now we understand the terminology and differences between making adjustments with riser bars and headset spacers. How to set your handlebar height in five steps.
We ll happily talk you through the process on how to set your handlebar height. Bike fit adviser 28 420 views. Our guide to mountain bike sizing will help you find the correct sized mountain bike for you while our tips on fit will ensure your bike fits as it should. The correct mtb handlebar height is an influential settings when we want bicycle is precisely adapted to cyclist s physical characteristics.
And the following is an email response that i sent back to a confused frustrated rider. Handlebar height 6 your handlebars should be at least as high as your seat or even above it so you can ride upright. Some riders also prefer to install cruiser style handlebars. What width is right for you.
Mountain bike fit and body position clinic ask gmbn tech special duration. How to change your handlebar height duration. Finding the correct mtb bar height for you. Mountain bike handlebar setup for smaller riders duration.