Bicycling

TexasProgresive

(12,287 posts) Thu Dec 10, 2015, 11:00 AM Dec 2015

Handlebar rotation

The handlebars on my road bike were set at an 80 degree angle between the drop and head tube. When I adjusted the high of the bars I keep it the same. The new height was an improvement but was still uncomfortable when in the drops and wrist angle was off when on the hoods. After several tries I have a rotation that is perfect for me. The angle drop to head tube is 88 to 89 degrees.

I can ride for miles in the drops and all positions are much more comfortable. Such a little thing to give so much. I've been giving my torque wrench a work out.

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Handlebar rotation (Original Post) TexasProgresive Dec 2015 OP

I agree ,its better to mess around with bike olddots Dec 2015 #1

olddots

(10,237 posts)

1. I agree ,its better to mess around with bike

Reply to TexasProgresive (Original post)

Thu Dec 10, 2015, 05:03 PM

Dec 2015

than let it mess with you .I change my seat height just to see if I can find the most effective height ,Never thought of messing with the handle bars but you talked me into it .
Why I haven't spent money getting a bicycle fit is because riding the bike is different than sitting getting fitted ( and at this age I'm built for comfort not for speed .)

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