Higher handlebars?

Strong-one
Strong-one Posts: 27
edited July 2014 in MTB buying advice
Sorry if this is a stupid question but my handlebars are a touch too low and can't be raised.

Do the handlebars with bent centre section help to raise them slightly?

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  • poah
    poah Posts: 3,369
    yes depending on the rise of the bar
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  • bartimaeus
    bartimaeus Posts: 1,812
    Yes... if you no more options to swap spacer on your stem then a riser bar is the next thing to try. You can also get stems with different levels of rise. What do you have at the moment?
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  • Strong-one
    Strong-one Posts: 27
    I have a carrera subway with the cartridge type headset although the headset is currently being replaced at the bike shop whilst it's in for a gear service.

    Dependant on the headset he is replacing it with I may be able to add more, but won't be sure until I collect it. If it's no higher I intended on buying higher rise bars
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Headset will make no difference - the steerer tube is still going to be the same length.
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  • Strong-one
    Strong-one Posts: 27
    In that case I'm assuming I'd better get some handlebars ordered
  • buddy_club
    buddy_club Posts: 935
    Funn Full On riser bars are a good cheap option if you are on a budget, varying levels of widths and rise - and you can always trim them if they are too wide.
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  • Strong-one
    Strong-one Posts: 27
    Thanks il try the full on bar
  • bartimaeus
    bartimaeus Posts: 1,812
    Check the width... your Subway will likely have fairly narrow bars (660?) while those Funn bars start at 750mm. You might be better off with something like this for £10.

    EDIT: and check the stem - is it your typical MTB OS 31.8mm clamp size, or is it a 25.4mm ... I see CarbonCycles do a 50mm rise in both for under £!5.
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  • Strong-one
    Strong-one Posts: 27
    Il be honest I haven't as clue either on what that means nor how to check.

    Sorry for coming across as an idiot but it's like starting Spanish lessons and being dumped in Spain after a week lol
  • batmo
    batmo Posts: 277
    No entiendo MTB?

    The stem clamps vertically to the steerer (coming from the top of the fork) at one end and horizontally to the handlebar at the other. Handlebars come in different diameters at the centre where the stem clamps them, so you need to buy a new handlebar that is the same size at this point as your old one so that it fits in the stem.
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  • bartimaeus
    bartimaeus Posts: 1,812
    Handlebars come in different widths, from around 560mm to 800mm - and it makes a BIG difference. You said you were looking for a higher bar, so you want a bar with a decent rise - so 30mm or even 50mm.

    Most MTB Bars have a 31.8mm diameter in the centre where the stem clamps onto them. You need to check yours as you have a commuter bike... some of them and some cheaper MTBs use a 25.4mm clamp size.

    Get a tape measure!
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  • Strong-one
    Strong-one Posts: 27
    Thank you I really appreciate you taking the time to explain :)
  • Strong-one
    Strong-one Posts: 27
    From what I can see my bike has the 25.4mm handlebar size. Does that limit my choice? The one suggested has gone up in price since it was posted also
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    I'd look on ebay personally, as you aren't going to be 100% sure what will suite until you try it it will get expensive buying new.
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  • Strong-one
    Strong-one Posts: 27
    Just bought a 30mm rise funn full on riser bar on eBay for £16 delivered - I will cut it down to width

    Il report back

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