New handlebars
08-08-05 | 02:22 AM
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New handlebars
I have a Univega Viva Sport from the 80s. The handlebars aren't very ergnomic and I would like to change the handlebars. I have a quill stem and my shifters are on the bottom tube--wondering if a new ergonomic handlebar is still compatible?
Here is a crappy picture of my bike, but you can see what I'm talking about:
[img=https://img312.imageshack.us/img312/8530/bike730054jx.th.jpg]
I also wanted to get newer, more ergonomic brake levers--but wondering if it mattered that my cables would not be on the brake levers?
BTW, I was thinking about getting these:
handlebars
and
brake lever
thanks!
Here is a crappy picture of my bike, but you can see what I'm talking about:
[img=https://img312.imageshack.us/img312/8530/bike730054jx.th.jpg]
I also wanted to get newer, more ergonomic brake levers--but wondering if it mattered that my cables would not be on the brake levers?
BTW, I was thinking about getting these:
handlebars
and
brake lever
thanks!
08-08-05 | 03:15 AM
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the only thing i would check is that the current stem will accommodate those bars(26.0mm). there shouldn't be a problem, though. everything else will be fine. the brake cables will run out the back of the levers and be covered by your handlebar tape.
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08-08-05 | 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by dog hair
the only thing i would check is that the current stem will accommodate those bars(26.0mm). there shouldn't be a problem, though. everything else will be fine. the brake cables will run out the back of the levers and be covered by your handlebar tape.
08-08-05 | 03:37 AM
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you'll need a 5mm allen wrench for the levers -- pretty straightforward. keep in mind that you might need to buy new cables, too(maybe $12). you also MAY need a little help stringing up and adjusting the brakes. if you don't have any experiece wrenching on your bike, i would suggest at least taking it to your LBS to have them check your work. better safe than sorry?
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08-08-05 | 04:31 AM
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many bars nowadays are oversized. if you cannot find one to fit the smaller diameter of the quill stems, you can purchase a threaded to thread stem adapter and use modern stems and bars
08-08-05 | 04:58 AM
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You can get "ergo" bars for that stem. 3TTT, a good value Italian bar maker produce a variety of styles and sizes and publish specs so you know what diameter you are getting.
You need to strip off all the fittings on the bars, gently pry open the gap in the stem. Feed the bar out, rotating where neccessary to get the best route through the stem hole.
When fitting a new bar, use the same rotation to ease it into the stem without notching the soft metal.
Personally I am not a fan of "ergo" style bars, my hands slip down the straight part.
You need to strip off all the fittings on the bars, gently pry open the gap in the stem. Feed the bar out, rotating where neccessary to get the best route through the stem hole.
When fitting a new bar, use the same rotation to ease it into the stem without notching the soft metal.
Personally I am not a fan of "ergo" style bars, my hands slip down the straight part.
