Originally Posted by
Trifusion
Thoughts on correct flat bar hybrid handlebar height. Suggestion is 1-2 inches above the seat but I am curious what height others are using with flat bars since MTB are typically below the seat.
Just curious, I know in most cases its personal but I'm open to ideas or other thoughts because I typically adjust and forget and adapt to different heights as I don't find any positions particularly uncomfortable.
Greg
High handlebars are for people with back problems, not much saddle time, poor core strength. 3-4 years ago I had extensions on my steerers to raise the handlebars several inches over the seat. Even then I would have to stop riding every 20-30 minutes and walk around and stretch my back. Now I have a lot more saddle time in and do core work at the gym and have given away the extenders. The bars are 2-6 inches lower than the seats now -- varies from bike to bike. I periodically lower my bars a little more, and have never felt a purpose in raising them again on any of my bikes. Go low if you are comfortable with it for better aerodynamics downhill or fighting a headwind.
All my bikes are flatbars, most with bar ends except I have one bike with "butterfly" treking bars.
Don in Austin