Changing road handle bars

[Davywalnuts]

Hi,

Am replacing the stem and handle bars on my road bike later. They have shimano 10 spd sti shifters on, anything or tips I need to be aware off as i've not done this before?

thanks!

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I've always found swapping the bars and stem pretty easy. taping the cables and putting the wrap on the bars is the part that stresses me out. i tend to abide by whatever they say on the park tool website for a quiet life.

 

[Davywalnuts]

Thanks.

Am going from a normal road bar to a short drop, so a bit concerned in getting the sti's mounted properly. Re-taping and laying the cables i should be fine with, just getting the angles right for when am resting on the hoods..

I think am worrying over nothing tbh! haha!

 

[threebikesmcginty]

The rule was always to have the tips of the levers in line with the underside of the lower section of the drops.

*Prepares to be shot down in flames*

 

[Aperitif]

Tighten up the important bits and test ride it Davy - don't tape the cables to the bars etc...You shouldn't have a problem unless you shorten the 'reach' considerably, which will mean the outer casing is a bit long between hood and adjuster..perhaps?

 

[Aperitif]

The rule was always to have the tips of the levers in line with the underside of the lower section of the drops.

*Prepares to be shot down in flames*

 

[Davywalnuts]

The rule was always to have the tips of the levers in line with the underside of the lower section of the drops.

*Prepares to be shot down in flames*

Okay, thanks.. I think I need a diagram!

 

[Davywalnuts]

Tighten up the important bits and test ride it Davy - don't tape the cables to the bars etc...You shouldn't have a problem unless you shorten the 'reach' considerably, which will mean the outer casing is a bit long between hood and adjuster..perhaps?

Seems like the right way. Am going to take off one sti's at a time and line it up with the other one on the old handle bars, its just their differant shape throwing me out.. am also dropping from 100mm stem to 80mm, whats not too much, but should be about right thereafter... Test ride is good idea.. damn rain and time constraints though...

PS, nice new bike 'teef, but you went Shi*mano?? lol!

 

[threebikesmcginty]

I've used a ruler in the past ...

 

[manalog]

Try this URL

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNKxVcy5Skk
. I found it useful when I swap my Handlebar for a Shallow Ergo bar

 

[Davywalnuts]

I've used a ruler in the past ...

Ahhhh ha! Thanks!!

 

[Davywalnuts]

Try this URL

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNKxVcy5Skk
. I found it useful when I swap my Handlebar for a Shallow Ergo bar

Oh cool, I will check it out later when its quiet, thanks!

 

[Tollers]

Did you get a set of these Davy?

 

[Davywalnuts]

Mmmmmmm... I saw them, but no... I went short drop, whats a shame as they are gorgeous!!

All done now, piccy later b4 they get filthy!! I think they are correct!

Did you get a set of these Davy?

 

[Joe]

The brake levers in line with the bottom of the drop is a good rule for classic bend, but not necessarily with ergo or compact bars. With these I'm aim to get a flat transition to the hoods first of all, and then check that the brakes are eaily accessible from the drops.
However you do it I'd take them on a decent ride before wrapping as there's nothing worse than having them in the wrong place under fresh tape!