Which Handlebars Are Right for You? | Handlebar Guide

Having the right handlebars for your style of riding is key for getting comfortable on your bike enjoying your bike to the fullest. Between riser bars, bullhorns/pursuit bars, and drop bars, find out which handlebars are right for you.

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[chuckyfox]

For anyone interested the Bullhorn bars are actually the most aero out of all of them. For the most aero position, you should try to have your forearm parallel to the wind and your head tucked in. This Position is far more aero than the drops on the drop bars. You can imitate it in the hoods of the drop bars, but that is much less safe and comfortable.

[ANIMEX]

I have a Schwinn Dual Sport that I brought from Walmart for like $250. The more I learn about bicycles, the more I hate my bike.

[JoseGonzalez-uyxn]

Make a video on bar tape, review a different brands, and materials made from, and their price points / grips

[matthewdezii]

Tell us about that basket. Looks clean and efficient.

[rayeagle]

Hi, just bought my first fixie. It's a urban track. Cool bike cheap parts. So I already bought some bullhorns, brakes and peddles. Surprisingly the seat doesn't bother me at all. I guess we'll see with a little more time. That was going to be my first purchase.

[tstarz]

I find the lack of Tupperware organization on that shelf in many of these videos to be quite stressful.

[steezymtb]

If you include the "corner" position on the drop bars, I would say grabbing the end of a straight bar counts as well, giving the wrists a more comfortable position. Really not a good grip when the sh*t hits the fan, but on an open road a quite nice position to cruise around.

[houseofcards]

Switched from risers on my old single speed (got stolen) to drop bars on my new cross bike. I'm still getting used to it, but the versatility is awesome.

[drizli]

i'm riding drops right now but wide risers are probably my favorite

[andrewmurray]

I built my own, cutting down a BMX straight bar and putting side bars like a bullhorn, a little inset so I could mount shifters and brakes in a mountain position. I like it because it gives me the leverage, from a BMX background, to perform what I want to coin as urban rally. I'll race the train over the bridge and jump 25 stairs with a backflip for fun as I speed through downtown to get a 40oz and return sheet music to the library.

[mattm]

Why do I watch these I’m not a beginner. Been rising over 7 years but I still find these entertaining.

[allmancolin]

Nitto Noodle 177 bars in the 48cm size. I have NEVER ridden with better bars, the extra width is exactly what I needed. I no longer have problems with aches and pains in hands / wrists / arms / shoulders

[bullwhipjohnson]

That's pretty good advice about the boney protrution measurements. I've never been told that by anyone, not even online tech support when I ordered new handlebars. The larger Stem Clamps I'm assuming are probably for Carbon and Alloy type handlebars as they have to have larger diameter tubes to have the same or better strength and rigidity as steel.

[tydiggs]

Excellent and straight forward information.

[JacobR]

Hey zach. Right now I ride some converted bullhorns (cut from drops) with inner tubes as the bar tape. I love it so much that I have just enough hand positions to stay comfy on my regular 30ish mile rides and it's nice and light! I like them so much that I am going to attempt making my own out of carbon fiber.

[GotStrightEdge]

Love my nitto moustache bars. My 86 Schwinn is heavy as is but with my added Wald double rear cage it handles like a truck. Drop bars where not giving me the turning radius I needed and flats where not comfortable. Moustache bars just gave me the turning and comfort I needed, and they look awesome!

[Sir_Arlin]

first off zack. why no love for the mustache bars? there a great alternative to drop bars with just as many hand holds. also would my bike have to be a fixed gear to submit it to fixie points? i only have a touring bike right now.

[denysmclean]

Its when he said when you're able to breathe better. I took a regular breath while sittin on my couch getting ready laundry I notice how much more air i have now vs when I'm out and about on my bike with drop bars

[benazoulay]

great video but there are a couple points I'd like to add:
firstly I think that with any change of handlebars a change of stem will probably benefit
and second I'm very surprised you didn't mention upright bars! I love them and while they don't offer many hand positions (although some kind of do) they're really underrated!!
great video as always :)

[mellissanash]

I am liking the idea of the Surly Moloko, could pair well with that sweet All-City.