Handlebar height
mambosabi
Posts: 6
Hi, I'm new to the forum and I have just bought myself a Ridgeback Panorama for a Corsican tour next year. I have previously ridden a Marin Larkspur hybrid with an old fashioned adjustable handlebar, set well above the saddle height for a really comfortable upright riding position.
Im finding the low handlebar position of the Panorama a real pain in the neck and shoulders. (Ive got a slightly curved spine and mild scoliosis). It is supposed to be a supremely comfortable bike, which is why I bought it, but I don't know if I'll be able to ride it for long days as it is at the moment.
Is there a way of changing the handlebars to a flat set on a screw stem (rather than screwless) so I can raise them up to make it easier to ride?
I understand that this means changing the STIs and brake levers etc.
Im finding the low handlebar position of the Panorama a real pain in the neck and shoulders. (Ive got a slightly curved spine and mild scoliosis). It is supposed to be a supremely comfortable bike, which is why I bought it, but I don't know if I'll be able to ride it for long days as it is at the moment.
Is there a way of changing the handlebars to a flat set on a screw stem (rather than screwless) so I can raise them up to make it easier to ride?
I understand that this means changing the STIs and brake levers etc.
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Hi, if you are planning on touring then keeping the drop handlebars is better.
A simple and cheap option is to fit an adjustable handlebar stem, this allows you to raise / lower the bars to suit you.
Have a look on "Wiggle" and "Chain Reaction" websites or pop into your LBS.
Bear in mind there are two sizes of handlebar clamp, standard = 26mm, oversize = 31.8, so check your current bars.He is not the messiah, he is a very naughty boy !!0 -
I had a similar problem when I got a light touring bike with drop bars but now have the following type of adjustable stem which is excellent:
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebwPNLq ... 230c003234
As well as getting the right width to fit your bars, you also get them in varying lengths. Originally I bought the longest (135mm I think), but because of the brake and gear cable lengths I could not get it at the most upright angle. Although it raised the bars it was still a bit of a stretch. Earlier this year I bought the same type of stem, but the shorter 95 mm one. It rises almost vertically on the highest setting, which brings the bars up to the height of the saddle and also brings the bars nearer to me than most other stems do, as it was the stretch lengthwise that was the biggest problem for me.
This is actually the 4th different stem on my bike, but it now feels perfect and I'm no longer wanting to get back to straight bars.0 -
Thanks for your replies. I shall look into an adjustable stem and will report back0
