Originally Posted by
Barabaika
First, you should measure the diameter of the current handlebar using calipers. Or it can be stamped on the handlebar.
Your bicycle is from 1989, so the diameter should be standard - 25.4mm or 26mm. It's more likely to be 25.4mm.
The process is pretty simple.
1) Push on the brake levers and unscrew the bolts inside of them and take them out.
2) Use a metric allen wrench to unscrew the bolt at the bottom of the stem. Take out the handlebar.
3) Carefully insert a new handlebar trying not to scratch it and screw in the stem bolt.
4) Screw in the brake levers.
5) You may have to replace the brake cables and housing to match the new lengths.
Get a swept-back handlebar called Nitto North Road, it's more comfortable.
https://www.google.com/shopping/prod...HWyWBigQ2SsIGA
There are other similar handlebars.
Category: - Ironweed Bicycle Products
Does anyone know what the name of handlebar that is 4th from the top down is? I think it is a Velo Orange Belleville but from my understanding the Belleville is 43cm at the bend and so I didn't think that a Porteur bar(next bar down) that is 45cm at the bend would fit inside of it.
I am looking for a flat bar like that, with a swept back handle that I can use guidonnet levers with. I plan to chop the swept back portion to be just a tad longer than the guidonnet levers for an aggressive city/commuter look.
thanks