Are these handlebars tilted too high?
09-19-15, 06:56 PM
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Are these handlebars tilted too high?
I am adjusting my handlebars tilt, Opinions too high?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
09-19-15, 07:53 PM
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Are you trying to conform to some imaginary style guide?
09-19-15, 08:00 PM
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Maybe he is referring to rule #44
The bad thing about the slamming the stem-handlebars level stuff is..... it doesn't work for everyone. People stop riding if it makes their backs/necks hurt. Set-up your bicycle so it fits you and feels comfortable. Get help from someone knowledgeable if you can.
But on 2nd thought.... if reach is what you're trying to shorten. You may find some comfort in raising the brifters to level with the bottom of the bars.... unless that is an optical illusion.
The bad thing about the slamming the stem-handlebars level stuff is..... it doesn't work for everyone. People stop riding if it makes their backs/necks hurt. Set-up your bicycle so it fits you and feels comfortable. Get help from someone knowledgeable if you can.
But on 2nd thought.... if reach is what you're trying to shorten. You may find some comfort in raising the brifters to level with the bottom of the bars.... unless that is an optical illusion.
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09-19-15, 08:52 PM
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Yes the brifters are a little low. When I replace the tape I will adjust.
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I think the brighter are on at the right angle, and yes, I think you have them tilted up too high.
To be honest there is no right or wrong answer for everyone. For me I would tilt the bars back down until the tops/brifters are horizontal.
Anthony
To be honest there is no right or wrong answer for everyone. For me I would tilt the bars back down until the tops/brifters are horizontal.
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09-20-15, 09:35 AM
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Brifters are maybe a couple mm too high on the bars. You want the hood cover and top of bars to be a straight line for best comfort. The bars are twisted up much too much. When you're in your normal low hoods riding position, IOW with your forearms as close to level as you usually ride when trying to go fast, you want your wrists to lie on the bar tops. Usually this is about when the brake levers are plumb.
Ignore in what direction the drops are pointing. This is about fit, not some appearance rule.
Ignore in what direction the drops are pointing. This is about fit, not some appearance rule.
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09-20-15, 10:40 AM
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I set my non brifter brake levers further up different bend handlebars ..
On my own initiative, because I didn't need crowd approval, from the internet.
You may like the bars as they are , If thats true, Fine .. I'm not riding it , You are.
the Short ramp bars came in because the body of brifters got longer to make room for the shifting stuff inside it.
you may like the hoods to be a continuation of the bars tops Line.
On my own initiative, because I didn't need crowd approval, from the internet.
You may like the bars as they are , If thats true, Fine .. I'm not riding it , You are.
the Short ramp bars came in because the body of brifters got longer to make room for the shifting stuff inside it.
you may like the hoods to be a continuation of the bars tops Line.
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I try to place my Ergolevers on the bar so the bottom tip is level with the drops, then adjust tilt so my forearm to hand angle (through the wrist) is nearly zero - hand is straight relative to the foream when gripping the hoods, the hand is in good contact with the lever and bars, and I can actuate the controls quickly and with good force. Then I move the saddle back similar to Steve Hogg's guidance to reduce the weight my hands are supporting. After all that is sorted out and it feels good, I don't care what angle my bars sit at.
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Brifters are maybe a couple mm too high on the bars. You want the hood cover and top of bars to be a straight line for best comfort. The bars are twisted up much too much. When you're in your normal low hoods riding position, IOW with your forearms as close to level as you usually ride when trying to go fast, you want your wrists to lie on the bar tops. Usually this is about when the brake levers are plumb.
09-20-15, 09:05 PM
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You wouldn't be alone in having your handlebars tilted up a bit.
Scan to about the 17th image in the gallery on this page: Pro bike: Bradley Wiggins' Pinarello Dogma K | Cyclingnews.com
You can see that Wiggins has handlebars tilted up a bit.
The first Q&A at this link may be worth reading: Ask Nick: Handlebar tilt, resting your cables, and DON'T TOUCH MY TOOLS - VeloNews.com
So, basically see what works for you within reason.
Scan to about the 17th image in the gallery on this page: Pro bike: Bradley Wiggins' Pinarello Dogma K | Cyclingnews.com
You can see that Wiggins has handlebars tilted up a bit.
The first Q&A at this link may be worth reading: Ask Nick: Handlebar tilt, resting your cables, and DON'T TOUCH MY TOOLS - VeloNews.com
So, basically see what works for you within reason.
09-21-15, 10:03 AM
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For a short ride around town to the library, post office, a 3 mile lap around the nearby state park, most any position on the bike will work. On a long all day ride of 50 or 60 miles I get very picky as my body complains about seemingly small changes in position. Furthermore, as my fitness improves with increasing miles from early season to midsummer and autumn, that position changes also. For example, I generally like the bars tilted up a bit during early season during which I use a shorter stem. As mileage increases, I seem to like a longer reach and a slightly lower bar. A lower bar changes the amount of tilt I find most comfortable.
The process that has evolved suits me and the best position for you may be different. I would say to experiment. As an aid to experimenting, I mark different positions of saddle rails, seat post, bars, and cleats using a white-out pen. If I make a change and it does not work out it is then easy to get back to the previous position. Above all is comfort on long rides.
The process that has evolved suits me and the best position for you may be different. I would say to experiment. As an aid to experimenting, I mark different positions of saddle rails, seat post, bars, and cleats using a white-out pen. If I make a change and it does not work out it is then easy to get back to the previous position. Above all is comfort on long rides.
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You wouldn't be alone in having your handlebars tilted up a bit.
Scan to about the 17th image in the gallery on this page: Pro bike: Bradley Wiggins' Pinarello Dogma K | Cyclingnews.com
You can see that Wiggins has handlebars tilted up a bit.
Scan to about the 17th image in the gallery on this page: Pro bike: Bradley Wiggins' Pinarello Dogma K | Cyclingnews.com
You can see that Wiggins has handlebars tilted up a bit.
Wiggins also takes padding to the extreme with two layers of tape wrapped all the way to the stem (something team mechanic Alan Williams says hails from his track days) plus additional gel padding up top and underneath the hoods.
"He was getting a bit of blisters," he said.
"He was getting a bit of blisters," he said.
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