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Hybrid Question (newbie)

  • 16-09-2014 12:50pm
    #1
    Nobler32
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31 ✭


    Hi there,

    I recently got my hands on a Giant FCR hybrid, can anyone tell me how to go about getting racing/drop down handlebars fitted to the bike? I'm presuming this can be done?

    On a separate note, the bike is a 'Large' and should be suitable for my height (6'1) although the handlebars won't go near high enough for me to feel comfortable cycling the bike.. the saddle goes up plenty but just not the handlebars. Is it possible to get some kind of extension for the handlebars?

    Sorry if these are silly questions, I'm new to cycling!

    Thanks


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 3,620 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    It can be done but you will have to replace the gear changers, stem breaks etc etc

    Just sell it buy a road bike, you know you want to!

    If you sell or keep at least go somewhere that will fit the bike for you properly. It sounds like that was never done in your case.


  • #3
    dfdream
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 532 ✭✭✭dfdream


    Would not be easy to switch it to a road bike. (drops).
    You'd need new brake/gear levers, new cables (probably) plus other bits.
    And if its a stretch to the handlebars when flat then it will be worse of the drops.

    Maybe trade in for secondhand roadbike...
    Nobler32 wrote: »
    Hi there,

    I recently got my hands on a Giant FCR hybrid, can anyone tell me how to go about getting racing/drop down handlebars fitted to the bike? I'm presuming this can be done?

    On a separate note, the bike is a 'Large' and should be suitable for my height (6'1) although the handlebars won't go near high enough for me to feel comfortable cycling the bike.. the saddle goes up plenty but just not the handlebars. Is it possible to get some kind of extension for the handlebars?

    Sorry if these are silly questions, I'm new to cycling!

    Thanks


  • #4
    Nobler32
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31 ✭Nobler32


    ronoc wrote: »
    It can be done but you will have to replace the gear changers, stem breaks etc etc

    Just sell it buy a road bike, you know you want to!

    If you sell or keep at least go somewhere that will fit the bike for you properly. It sounds like that was never done in your case.

    Sounds like a bit of a pain in the arse so!

    My shorter brother was the original owner, so must have been fitted for his style.

    AFAIK, bike is only worth about 250-300e so probably wouldn't get a great used road bike for that kind of money?

    Thanks for your input.


  • #5
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 3,620 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Nobler32 wrote: »
    Sounds like a bit of a pain in the arse so!

    My shorter brother was the original owner, so must have been fitted for his style.

    AFAIK, bike is only worth about 250-300e so probably wouldn't get a great used road bike for that kind of money?

    Thanks for your input.

    There are loads of deals out there at the minute. You don't need to spend mad money. Good luck!


  • #6
    cdaly_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭cdaly_


    Nobler32 wrote: »
    I recently got my hands on a Giant FCR hybrid, can anyone tell me how to go about getting racing/drop down handlebars fitted to the bike? I'm presuming this can be done?
    Yes you can. I've done this with an FCR and it's been my road bike for the last 4 years in that layout. As already mentioned, you need handlebars, shifters, tape, stem, chain and cassette and you'll end up with something with a longer reach than the flat bars but that's very agile on the road. It's gonna cost a fair bit unless you can source second-hand parts and probably won't be worth the cost.
    Nobler32 wrote: »
    On a separate note, the bike is a 'Large' and should be suitable for my height (6'1) although the handlebars won't go near high enough for me to feel comfortable cycling the bike.. the saddle goes up plenty but just not the handlebars. Is it possible to get some kind of extension for the handlebars?
    You can get adjustable stems or ones with a high angle (like 17 degrees or similar) which will raise the handlebars for you. If you have an issue with the bars being too low, I don't think the dropped bars would suit you in any case.


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  • #7
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,812 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    cdaly_ wrote: »
    If you have an issue with the bars being too low, I don't think the dropped bars would suit you in any case.

    +1, if the current bars are too low, getting use of the drops means going lower still. Main advantages I get from drop position are less air resistance in wind and at speed, better stability and access to the controls descending, and the comfort of an extra position on long cycles. If you find the current bars too low, you might be better of with bar ends until your flexibility improves (which it will as you use the bike regularly).


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