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gtbbaby

10-08-21 12:30 PM

++Lengthen Handlebars for back rest? ++

Hi Folks: I have a seat with a back rest but my 'cruiser' style handlebars don't extend far enough on my Velec r48 to let me steer and sit upright. Anyone had this problem or have any ideas? I was thinking of putting bars that would fit inside the ends of my handlebars ( O.D. of 'new bars' would be slightly smaller than I.D. of existing handlebars) and putting a 2nd set of grips on extensions but I'm not sure how to secure these addons beside welding. I can't get longer handlebars because of the length of brake cables etc. Any help would be deeply appreciated - thanks a ton in advance.

late	10-09-21 02:38 PM

You can have a bike shop replace any cables that wind up too short. It's not a big expense.

I don't like the bar in bar idea. There are a ton of different bars out there, go to some bike shops, and see what's available on the internet.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e2377286c9.jpg

https://www.bikeforums.net/general-c...st-v-dove.html

https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/pro...ar-oxford-2768

https://www.rivbike.com/collections/...j-d3113-l-n-kn

2old	10-09-21 06:17 PM

^^^ Great selection of possibilities. You must have been in a bar when you thought of a bar in a bar; Just kidding, but not a good idea IMO.

late	10-10-21 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 2old (Post 22264036)

^^^ Great selection of possibilities. You must have been in a bar when you thought of a bar in a bar; Just kidding, but not a good idea IMO.

Thanks, still looking for the perfect bar (for me)..

2old	10-10-21 07:23 AM

Rivendell has some intriguing, though overpriced IMO, considerations at times.

cat0020

10-10-21 11:24 AM

I've collected good amount of different handlebars over the years of working on other people's bikes to help folks get more comfortable on their bikes.
All below are alloy handlebars, usually lighter than steel handlebars.
https://i.imgur.com/hKlL5rz.jpg
Another option to consider is to go with an adjustable stem, if the cable are long enough, simply rotating brake levers/shifter and control button's positions; you can achieve different handlebar location without removing the grips or controls.
Often times with sweefback handlebars you're also reduce the turning limits, in order to compensate the width of the handlebar are usually widen, which spreads your hands further apart and require rider to lean forward to reach the grips/controls.

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