How To Install And Adjust Handlebars On Bikes

By Ryan Adams


It is not enough to just ride a bike without making sure that the position is angled in a way that is comfortable for the posture of the one riding it. People tend to get afraid of making adjustments on the bagger handlebars simply because they do not know the proper way of doing it. However, when done in a correct steps and procedure, this would give the comfort a rider is basically looking for. Below are the way on how this can be completed on easiest ways.

Before the exact process of adjustments, knowing what king of handlebars a rider is using is necessary. There are two types of it namely threaded and the other one is thread less, this two does not have the same methods when it comes to its adjustments. The easiest way to determine which is which would be through finding the spacers below and above the handlebar stem. If there is one, then that is thread less, if none then most likely it is the other class.

Anyway, loosen up the screws at the back of handlebars. These screws are located on the back part and are often referred to as pinch bolts. An Allen wrench or a hex key that can fit on screws may be used to remove them all. Once everything are unscrewed, remove the top cap.

Insert neither wrench nor hex key into the bolt at the top then turn it, so that in a counterclockwise motion. Once that is successfully removed, it is time to have the spacers slide off then set it aside along with the bolts. Remove the handlebars off the bike then set it aside too.

Start adding spacers on stem of owned bicycle to give the longer position which is wanted. When the comfortable height has been added enough, proceed with installation of everything to the way it was before being dismantled. Tighten the screws in ways wherein it will not cause any trouble when riding the bike.

For the threaded types, its handlebar has long stems that usually fits into the frame of bikes. Instead of spacers, this one has screws attached on its backside. It can also be possible that plastic rings are on top as well as bottom of the handlebar stem.

First step with this one is measuring the length between the upper parts of stem to the exact bike frame. Be mindful of the exact measurement and take note of it if possible. This is in case there is a need of reverting it back to its normal height because the adjustment was not as comfortable as expected then this can be done easily.

After which, start unscrewing the bolt using the same tools that can be used with the thread less type. The motion should be of counterclockwise, then turn it for about five times to successfully have it loosen. Then, the stem can be moved freely on an up or a down motion depending on which adjustment is desired.

Just make sure that when adjusting its height, it does not go beyond the marking that serves as guide on how high the handlebar should go. Raising it way beyond that would mean danger when riding the bicycle. Once the exact position desired is already achieved then go ahead and finish it through keeping it straight while tightening it on its top screw.




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