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Want to change handlebars on a new bike

  • 27-08-2013 3:13pm
    #1
    buaah
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭


    Hey everyone,
    I'm just about to order my first ever bike - i am very excited about it but there are a few little things I would like help with.
    I was reading some reviews on this bike and it seems to be a solid bike and very good value. I will be using it to commute 5km each way every day. I am about 5'7 so i ordered a 53cm frame ( i think that is closest?).
    I was just wondering if anyone could pick me some handlebars from the website to order with my bike as I dont like the look of the handplant handlebars and they look uncomfortable. Will these work ok? I just want normal bars. I read that a bike shop will be able to fit these.
    Will most mudguards fit on this bike or does it have to be specific to the wheel size? Would you recommend the clip ons or fixed guards?
    Thanks alot:)


Comments

  • #2
    dubmess
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 282 ✭✭dubmess


    Not sure if those bars will work, had a quick search and it looks like the Handplant bars are 31.8mm (http://www.konaworld.com/components.cfm), the bars you linked to are 25.4 so will be to small to clamp the stem on.

    Here's a list of chain reaction's 31.8mm risers in order of price low-high:
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/handlebars/mtb-riser-bars?f=2258,4294966795&sort=pricelow

    You could always just buy the bike and get some bars in a bike shop, they're likely to be more amenable to you if you've at least bought something from them rather than 2 internet purchases :)


  • #3
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,222 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Don't be changing stuff before you've even ridden the bike.

    Swept back handlebars are perfectly comfortable and appropriate on a relaxed, about town sort of bike.


  • #4
    Squidgy Black
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,738 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


    Far from uncomfortable bars, if anything they give you a nice upright position that's comfortable for short commutes like yours.


  • #5
    ford2600
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    stetyrrell wrote: »
    Far from uncomfortable bars, if anything they give you a nice upright position that's comfortable for short commutes like yours.

    Bike should be very comfortable. Give it a few weeks before burning card again!
    Also use lbs for your own sake. A reliable commuter needs an expert hand now and again.
    Build a relationship with a good lbs


  • #6
    buaah
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭buaah


    Thanks from the replies all!
    I ordered the bike and I will see how I get on with the handlebars before I do anything else. I guess it was just my imagination that had me thinking they would be uncomfortable.
    I am not near any bikes shops at the minute but when I move to the city I will go there to get the bike kitted out with guards and lights/locks etc.
    Cheers for advice and hope to read the forum alot more thanks!


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