(Part 2) Best bike ahndlebars & stems according to redditors

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Top Reddit comments about Bike Handlebars and Stems:

u/sebwiers · 10 pointsr/bikewrench

Cut your steering tube as short as normally would for a threaded stem (IE, near flush with the top of the locknut) and then pop in one of these instead of a quill stem. That will let you run any modern stem you want.

u/ExpatPeru · 6 pointsr/bikewrench

They make stem extenders. [Use at your own risk](http://www.Bike.com/ Fork Stem Extender Aluminum Alloy Adjustable Handlebar Riser Adaptor for Mountain Bike, Road Bike, MTB, BMX, Fixie (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GPNX39Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_sSPiDbD224RAQ) If you're doing this for your child, you might consider just buying a bigger bike. If you're lucky you have a bike co-op near you that has used kids bikes for reasonable prices. Mine sells these little treks for $40.

u/ThatLeviathan · 4 pointsr/triathlon

I have these and really love them, though make sure you get the screws good and tight; during my first race, one side actually started loosening up and I had to tighten it while riding. Now that I have them properly set they haven't moved since, after several hundred miles.

u/Clbrosch · 4 pointsr/bikewrench

https://www.amazon.com/ESI-Grips-MTB-COL-Chunky-Grip/dp/B00554FMUY

Get these silicon grips and cut to size. Best grips I've ever used. Tons of cool colors for your kid to choose.

u/russutt · 3 pointsr/bicycling

I like this one the best. More durable than the cloth material and good when it's wet outside.

https://www.amazon.com/Zipp-Service-Course-Bar-Tape/dp/B0063HO6JA/ref=sr_1_1?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1550859934&sr=1-1&keywords=cyclocross+bicycle+bar+tape

They have a smooth version as well.

u/4bikesnstuff · 3 pointsr/xbiking

It's a Origin8 "Classique"

There's also this one, which I probably would have gone with if I'd seen it first. Looks a bit more retro

u/Xafou · 3 pointsr/triathlon

I guess you are talking about standard clip-on aero bars?

http://www.amazon.ca/Tec9-Triathlon-Aero-Time-Trial/dp/B0055T6GVI

I bought these at the beginning of the summer and I like them a lot. They are my first aero bars so I can't really compare with others but they're doing a good job and they're by far the cheapest I've seen.

u/ceedubdub · 3 pointsr/bikewrench

While that would work it's not very elegant.

I suggest you start by flipping the stem to angle upwards would increase the handlebar height by about 2.5cm. If that's still not enough, you could try a stem like this.

u/skillfire87 · 3 pointsr/whichbike

I'm 6'1" and like a somewhat upright position on my commuter bike. I also have several MTB's.

It's my impression that you may need to do a little customizing with aftermarket parts to get exactly what you want.

When you say mostly pavement, and maybe gravel roads, that would normally put you in the category of cyclocross bikes, "gravel" bikes, commuter bikes, etc.

However, you also mentioned getting tires as "thick" as you can get them short of being actual "fat bike tires."

So let's start with a discussion of wheels and tires.

What is Mid-Fat or Plus?
There's a genre of mountain bike called mid-fat or "plus" tire size. They are typically either 27.5" X 3.0~ish, or 29" X 3.0~-ish. Watch this video to figure out what I mean:
https://www.bikemag.com/gear/mean-27-plus-29-plus-bikes/

These tires would do great on Chicago snow. However, these type of rims and tires would absolutely only fit on a mountain bike specifically designed for wide-tire spacing.

So, what is "cyclocross" or "gravel bikes."?
https://road.cc/content/buyers-guide/205556-cyclocross-bikes-v-graveladventure-bikes-whats-difference
They are road bikes (with the roadie look of curved drop handlebars) with wider-than-normal and grippier than normal tires. However, these tires are still narrower than any typical MTB. Although these tires would be great for wet conditions, bad roads, gravel roads.... I imagine they would not do much for snow.

https://www.jensonusa.com/Mountain-Bikes?WheelSize=27.5%22+%2b

One issue with new mountain bike design is everyone is moving towards a slanting top tube and lower standover, then using tall seatposts to get the bike fit correct for tall riders. A "dropper post" (adjustable on the fly) is great for trail riding when you want leg extension for flats and climbs, but a lower post for rocky/rooty descents (or jumping).

So......... if you were to get something like the Kona Unit X,
https://www.jensonusa.com/Kona-Unit-X-Bike-2018 , I would suggest first getting the longest seat post you can buy. Or maybe even a dropper post. I bought a 170mm one recently.

Next you said you want an upright position. For that, you'll want taller handlebars. You could just get an angle-up stem like this https://www.amazon.com/FOMTOR-Bicycle-Handlebar-Suitable-Mountain/dp/B075FL98Y8/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=riser+stem+31.8&qid=1554328430&s=gateway&sr=8-4 but that only raises the handlebars like 3-4 inches. Frankly, at 6'5", to get a very substantial upright position, I would recommend BMX handlebars. I have a 29"er myself, which I put 8.25" BMX handlebars on, and it feels great.

Right now there is a trend of big-retro-BMX-style setups like the SE Big Ripper. A lower-end company called Framed jumped in and made a 29" wheel BMX: https://www.framedbikes.com/products/framed-x-spacecraft-29er-bmx-bike-mens
If you put these SE 7" rise bars on that Kona, it could be cool.
https://www.jrbicycles.com/se-super-big-honkin-handlebar-chrome

Then you'll need a BMX stem because the clamp area on BMX bars is 22.2 instead of 25.4 or 31.8 on MTB.
This stem would be a budget option, but there are others that are in the $45-$80 range:
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Ops-DefendR-BMX-Stem/dp/B004TN08YC/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=bmx+stem&qid=1554328284&s=gateway&sr=8-5

If you don't want a BMX look, that's fine, I get it. Frankenbikes are not for everyone.

Typically frame builders made long head tubes for tall riders' bikes, rather than raising the handlebar height. Check out this old school tall dude's bike. He still has drop handlebars (I guess for aesthetics... but the head tube and seat tube are very tall. https://www.reddit.com/r/bicycling/comments/1bzc88/and_i_thought_my_64_cm_bike_was_large/

u/FuzzyTigers · 3 pointsr/bicycling

Hell yeah! I picked up the same bike a few months back when it was 4 days old in the shop. Awesome bike and the new Sora groupset is fantastic. The front derailleur has a little bit of a "cliff" to overcome for shifting up, but with some fine tuning you won't notice it unless you ride on another groupset.

I had the same soreness in my hands as well. I recommend new bar tape; the stock tape is hard as a brick and its a cheap upgrade. Depending on the phone you have (I personally have an iPhone) I highly recommend a phone mount designed to lock in. Do not* get a "general" mount. I broke my phone three times when I was sure it was secured in one of those. I personally use the Topeak Ridecase mount. Its secured to my stem and locks into the mount.

Some other first upgrades I highly recommend:

  • New brakes! - The stock ones are crap "Made in China" brakes. Your brakes are your second most important safety device. Look to make this move first. Easiest move is to get better rubber pads. Salmon Pinks are highly recommended. For new calipers (stiffer) I recommend the 105 or Ultegras. You will immediately notice the stopping power difference. I know I did.
  • New tires - The stock ones are soft and the sidewall may collapse slightly on hard turns. Just put some miles on them and swap them when you have the chance.

    Its an awesome bike and I have loved every second of it. To see the chain so shiny and clean makes me tear up a little bit.
u/vanderwaaldo · 3 pointsr/bicycling

Looks like you stripped the hole. The easiest way to fix it would be to get a new stem with a quill as you have a threaded headset like the one in the link, but you will need to choose the right diameter handle bars you have. The link is for a 25.4mm handlebar but yours may be different.

Origin8 Classique Sport Quill Stem, 150 x 100 x 25.4mm, 1" Fork Diameter, Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B138POS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_VH2PAbZVWFAJ9

u/semyorka7 · 3 pointsr/bikewrench

this sounds like a great way to get some very expensive dental work

Buy an origin8 removable-faceplate riser quill stem (if it's a 25.4mm clamp on the bars) and a cheap cable hanger for the brake

u/wvoquine · 2 pointsr/bikecommuting

I'm in Boston too and yeah, the wind can get fierce. I LOVE my aerobars - they definitely take a load off my wrists and reduce my drag. That being said, they do impede your ability to brake so I'd only use them in places where you aren't around traffic. I have these (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004S43UYC/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_cA4HybQB7ZE0R) on my bike and they were a simple 15 minute addition. You mention you're on a trail for a part of your commute - which one? Minuteman? Charles River?

u/akerzee2 · 2 pointsr/xbiking

It’s a pretty relaxed set up. I may swap it out for something that gives me a little more reach but we’ll see. I’ve only ridden the bike once since I finished it.

Wake MTB Stem 45 Degree 31.8 90mm Bike Stem Mountain Bike Stem Short Handlebar Stem Riser for Most Bicycle, Road Bike, MTB, BMX, Fixie Gear, Cycling ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0772TDTCC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_XFrGhHRY3pAOO

u/cyanidepancakes · 2 pointsr/FixedGearBicycle

I love my bullhorns, but if you want drops, the same company makes these for the same price.

u/802bikeguy_com · 2 pointsr/bicycling

Those are just basic crappy rubber grips. They're not made by Surly.

I like and recommend the ESI Chunky grips which are silicone and wear much longer than ordinary rubber. They can be cut down to use with grip shifters.

u/miasmic · 2 pointsr/bicycling

Sweet it looks like a nice bike.

It looks like there's a fair opportunity to make the bike more upright and improve the ergonomics without needing to switch to flat bars.

Most obvious thing would be get a high rise stem like this which will raise the bars and bring them closer.

Then you could look at compact bend handlebars like this bike has, your bike has a traditional bar with more forward extension and a deeper drop. Many people find these bars make a big difference to their comfort riding drop bars.

If you did both that and the stem change I expect you'd notice a big difference.

Finally, you could also add a stem extender that lets you raise your handlebars a couple of inches even higher.

If you did decide to go flat bars it looks like an OK candidate, the bars would still be low vs the saddle though without a stem swap or going for riser bars like this conversion has.

u/kokofixed · 2 pointsr/FixedGearBicycle

I shimmed mine. the shim I used from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ventura-Shim-Ahead-Stem-Silver/dp/B01HIY96Q4/ref=pd_cp_468_1?pd_rd_w=EkJ2p&pf_rd_p=ef4dc990-a9ca-4945-ae0b-f8d549198ed6&pf_rd_r=CXS7EPSB4R3BE1585FWY&pd_rd_r=73fdb42d-41c3-4531-8cae-8fabbe237932&pd_rd_wg=8Ca03&pd_rd_i=B01HIY96Q4&psc=1&refRID=CXS7EPSB4R3BE1585FWY

was the same stack height as the stem. think it's around 40mm. I'm sure you can even make one from an aluminum can but I decided to pay a little for a solid shim.

u/tazunemono · 2 pointsr/Velo

Zipp Service Course is great tape, and they offer a CX tape as well which is thicker with more grip. Don't pay for Lizard Skins. ~$20 on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Zipp-Service-Course-Bar-Tape/dp/B0063HO6JA

u/L_Nygaard · 1 pointr/bikewrench

I put these on my Kilo recently. Only difference is I am using 31.8mm bars.


Shim

Stem

u/dorekk · 1 pointr/bicycling

>EDIT: I think I'm definitely going quill stem at this point. I think I'm also going to see if I can find a NOS Dura Ace fluted seatpost.

Nice.

I like this Origin 8 one, which I saw on a Centurion Le Mans RS around the internets. It was super shiny: http://www.amazon.com/ORIGIN8-STEM-OR8-ALY-22-2x150x100x25-4SL/dp/B00B138POS/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1376492482&sr=8-12&keywords=origin+8+quill+stem

Re: that crank, it still looks like a spaceship part to me.

Can't wait for your build thread! (Oh, in the pic the paint looks pretty good, I'd probably leave it alone.)

u/unreqistered · 1 pointr/bikewrench

https://www.modernbike.com/stem-measurements

shows you how their measured

buy a couple of cheap ones on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/FOMTOR-Bicycle-Handlebar-Suitable-Mountain/dp/B075FL98Y8

find the one that suits you best than return the others & use the one you got or upgrade to something more expensive but not necessarily any better performing.

Make sure you get the proper size (clamp).

u/Adventurepew · 1 pointr/MTB

Move both brakes to right hand side,

you can try a thick grip, foam, they help https://www.amazon.com/ESI-Grips-MTB-COL-Chunky-Grip/dp/B00554FMUY

if the thick grip is not enough, you need some kind of system built to keep your hand clicked into the handle bar, look into one handed riders and see what they use. quite a few youtubers only use one hand on the bars! this may be something to look into, use your left hand only for minor stability and learn how to use the right only.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqsSEqhy9Mo

u/FirstDimensionFilms · 1 pointr/MTB

Is Wake name brand?

u/1unchbox · 1 pointr/FixedGearBicycle

thanks :D bars brakes

u/DEDmeat · 1 pointr/cycling

Well for starters it's definitely a flat bar road bike, so it's not really made to be upright, but I know what you mean. The stock stem is still just way too short.

Here's the stem I went with:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003Q3Y9GO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If I remember, I'll take a pic of the bike with it installed so you can visualize the difference. It's significantly upright compared to the stock stem and it's double bolted. The only thing that sucks is you gotta twist the grips off one side of the bars to swap it.

And I dunno about you, but those stock grips were just way too small and I despise anything but lock ons. I went with these for my grips because they were white and matched the bike:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RPY61R9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also plan on getting a new saddle, but I've already been through 3 and can't find anything I like yet. Have you found a saddle that works for you?

u/Skongoza · 1 pointr/MTB

I have a 2018 Rockhopper and I replaced the stock 90mm stem with one of these. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B074TY97VM/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_200_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=ASGGZJ9EZ62N6ZZCSPYW&dpPl=1&dpID=61G-UwaGYsL


I've had no problems at all with it and I personally like the more upright feel of the shorter stem much more since I'm not trying to win any cross country races.

Riser bars/extra spacers would also help you feel more upright on the bike.

A dropper post will also make it easier to get your weight over the rear wheel on descents. A decent one can be had for around $100.

u/liquidcooledpotato · 1 pointr/bicycling

Yeah, I'm super natural on them, I jump over stuff with them, sprint uphill, etc. Sprinting on aero bars allows me to raise my torso like I normally would sprinting upright, but still keep my head out of the wind.

http://www.amazon.com/Profile-Design-T3-Aero-Bar/dp/B004S43UYC

u/wwwomp · 1 pointr/FixedGearBicycle
u/Mesquite_Skeet_Skeet · 1 pointr/bicycling

>I use the Topeak Ridecase stem cap mount system for my phone.. However I want to use it on my motorcycle handle bar as well. Do they make an adapter that can go around large handlebars to create something like a stem cap to mount stuff to? Topeak makes one for bicycle handle bars but it is too small for motorcycle handle bars. I would think they would make a universal mount adapter but maybe not. Thank you so much in advance!

I pasted your text because it scrolling a long ways across in the header. You're saying this band won't fit around the diameter of your motorcycle handlebars?

u/summervijx · 1 pointr/xbiking

It's this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075FL98Y8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I looked everywhere for an inexpensive riser stem that wasn't adjustable, but they were usually really expensive. This one fits the bill perfectly.

u/grayrest · 1 pointr/bicycling

I tried doing this cheaply over the winter and it didn't quite work out for me.

If you're planning on keeping your trigger shifters you MUST have a 22.2mm outer diameter bullhorn or the trigger shifter will not fit on it. I bought this pair and could fit my shimano trigger shifter onto the right location but needed a shim to match the 31.8mm diameter for my head tube clamp.

The problem is that I'm not aware of any reverse brake levers that will fit the inner diameter of those bars. The ones I bought (for a different, larger internal diameter set of bars) are a millimeter or two too large. I think I can grind out enough material from the last inch of the inside of the bars to get them to fit but that was getting too far in the hacky range with the tools I had on hand so I aborted the project. I expect I'll finish it at some point either by getting a shifter (I'm on a 1x) or finishing out my hacks but I'm enjoying the weather right now.

I remember the more expensive option being to use bar end shifters either on special mount (Paul's Thumbies, IIRC) or shifters on the end with some sort of side pull reverse brake lever on the bars.

u/bciocco · 1 pointr/triathlon

If I got those, I think I would send them back if I could. The longer bars from Profile Design or TeC9 are pretty comfortable and reasonably priced. I have the Profile Design and my wife has the Tec9. I really prefer the Tec9 for adjustability and comfort.

u/dangtc · 1 pointr/FixedGearBicycle

Not so sure about the OD around the tips but here's it's Amazon page
Retrospec Bicycles Pursuit Bull Horn Style Lightweight Alloy Handlebars for Track Bike, Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00E1IDFYU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BHeyCbP814AQ9

u/skeletalz · 1 pointr/bikewrench

No, a threadless fork and tube is larger than a threaded setup so there's really no way you can fit a threadless fork in there. Just put it back together and keep what you have. You can use an adapter to fit threadless stems and such onto a threaded fork, I put a bmx stem and bars on an old hybrid that way.

u/NeonSpaceCandy · 1 pointr/cycling
u/geronimo2000 · 1 pointr/bikewrench

dunno what your objective is, but are you sure you really have to change out the fork? one of these would let you use threadless stems with your threaded steerer tube.

u/ryencool · 1 pointr/bikewrench

Amazon cheaply bar, nothing special. I just ordered their bullhorn bar too. I wanna try everything haha.

UPANBIKE Fixed Gear Bike Road... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0734Y1MWP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

25.4mm version to fit mtb components.

u/US_Hiker · 1 pointr/bikewrench

Okay, so with $200, assuming I was doing the work:

Wrap handlebars - $11.53 (sweet dark red, cause the red on there looks awesome already)
Cheap 700c wheels from co-op - $20? (Talk with them about the gearing to see if the range is the same, or if you want tighter range or whatever, they probably have a few sets there with somewhat different gear ranges on the rear)
Saddle from co-op - $5-10
Tubes/tires - $45 (tires, tubes)
Derailleur cables - $7 (Shimano, here)
Brake cables - $10.39 (Shimano, here)
Brake levers - $22.53 (Tektro RL340)
Brakes - $62 - (Tektro 539 rear, front)
5-speed chain - 7.98 (here)

Then I'd try to get pedals and a cheap but aluminum quill stem, handlebars, and seatpost from the co-op. Depending on where you are, you may be able to get all for $20 or less. Functional new parts suggestions: (not guaranteed to fit. These have all sorts of different diameters over the years/models, so you need to know what you have/need. Handlebars, Seatpost, stem.)

u/PedalinGardener · 1 pointr/bikewrench

Yes, you can use either one of these, but it looks like you'll also need to lengthen the brake cable. If you get the adjustable one I'm posting, it'll pull the bars back to the rider, giving the same effect, and you might not have to lengthen the cable. all these types of products come in different lengths too. Make sure to measure the stem width, usually 1 1/8th across.

https://www.amazon.com/Suncentech-Adjustable-Mountain-Handlebar-Components/dp/B077JXCKB3/ref=sr_1_7?crid=12BFTSCP9YPP1&keywords=bicycle+handlebar+adjustable+stem+riser&qid=1562554708&s=gateway&sprefix=bicycle+handlebar+adjustable+stem+riser%2Caps%2C230&sr=8-7


https://www.amazon.com/Delta-Cycle-Bicycle-Extender-Handlebar/dp/B000FGYKWS/ref=sr_1_11?keywords=bicycle+stem+riser&qid=1562555126&s=gateway&sr=8-11

u/IAMAfortunecookieAMA · 1 pointr/bicycling

Here's my basic amazon sleuthing trying to do it for less. I suspect this is a bad idea, but I need to know why:

Bullhorns

Brakes

Aero Bars

u/Beerdedsausage · 1 pointr/FixedGearBicycle

You could get a 1 1/8 stem and use a shim to open up more options with 31.8 handlebars.

u/_crucial_ · 1 pointr/bicycling

Something like this might bring it up a little further. It's a 90mm long 45 degree angle stem.
https://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Mountain-Handlebar-Extender-Components/dp/B075XJJ4CJ/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1506605322&sr=8-12&keywords=31.8%2Briser&th=1&psc=1

Combine it with something like this and it would get even higher.
https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=51573

5.5" rise 31.8mm clamp bars
https://www.amazon.com/Cycle-Group-BX-HB1331855-BK-Maximus-Handle/dp/B00B90HCKQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1506606474&sr=8-1&keywords=BX-HB1331855-BK&th=1&psc=1

Another issue you're going to run into is cable length. The cable on your left hand brake looks like it's just long enough to fit the current height. If you push it up with new bars you're going to need a new cable. With a 5" rise I'd be willing to bet you're going to need all new cables. Unless you can do it yourself you may want to sell your bike and buy a Roll like your friends. That's going to get expensive if a shop is doing it.

Edit: https://www.amazon.com/Delta-Cycle-Alloy-Bicycle-Raiser/dp/B000FGYKWS/ A stem riser might help get your existing bars up higher.

u/titan1093 · 1 pointr/bikecommuting

For a while I just used my phone. I used the free version of endomondo with this bike mount. It gives fair estimate for speed, but only if you keep a consistent pace.

I had an actual wired computer at one point but lost it when someone broke into my garage and made off with my commuter. It was so long ago that I can't really remember what it was.

I just upgraded a few months ago and added the Topeak Cadence and Speed sensor. I'm very happy with it. For a wireless computer it works very well. Syncs everything to my phone and is extremely accurate. As far as I've been able to figure out, you can only sync data to Strava or their customer app. But for the most part I log all my rides with Endomondo in the background and monitor my speed/cadence/whatever with the topeak app.