Handlebars

[annsimpson]

Hi, I have recently bought an ecco folding electric bike and want to know if I can have higher handlebars put on it, the height is to low for me making my wrists and palms hurt, I don't need to be able to fold it as we use a cycle carrier on the car, many thanks

 

[Alan Quay]

I'm sure it can be done. Post a picture of the current setup and someone will be able to advise you.....

 

[annsimpson]

I'm sure it can be done. Post a picture of the current setup and someone will be able to advise you.....

 

[annsimpson]

 

[annsimpson]

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not to sure on how posting works on here so hope these are ok, hubby says something about the stem being welded so he thinks it would have to be the bars that are changed? hope that makes sense

 

[Alan Quay]

I think you can change the bars easy enough, the problem will be extending all the cables - Brakes, shifters, throttle, control panel etc. - there doesn't look like much slack.

How much higher do you want them to be?

 

[annsimpson]

I think you can change the bars easy enough, the problem will be extending all the cables - Brakes, shifters, throttle, control panel etc. - there doesn't look like much slack.

How much higher do you want them to be?

A couple of inches might make the difference, Kevin thinks there might be that much with the cables, I'd have liked to have had the stem changed the same as I did on my manual bike, I think we'll take it into a shop after the weekend. We're off to wales for a couple of days with the bikes and dog.

 

[steve.c]

Hi.They look pretty hi to me already !!! have you tried to loosen all the things on the handle bar and then loosen and turn the handle bar to a better position for you and then adjust al the brakes again and retighten it all??
Regards Steve.

 

[annsimpson]

Hi.They look pretty hi to me already !!! have you tried to loosen all the things on the handle bar and then loosen and turn the handle bar to a better position for you and then adjust al the brakes again and retighten it all??
Regards Steve.

I think kevin has tried that but that brought the bars nearer to me not just higher and I lost the space between seat and bars, the problem is I'm overweight but was fine on my manual bike as I had the bars/stem changed so I sat quite upright, because this bike has more length between the seat and bars I have to lean more forward which means the weight is on my wrists and palms. I like the extra space and much lower stepthrough though, before this bike we did buy a much bigger upright electric one but I fell off it at Rutland mainly because it was just to heavy for me to hold up when I had to stop sharp ( a gate in front), I couldn't even lift the bike of me. This one is ideal weightwise as I can lift and move it, I hope I can find a solution

 

[steve.c]

I think kevin has tried that but that brought the bars nearer to me not just higher and I lost the space between seat and bars, the problem is I'm overweight but was fine on my manual bike as I had the bars/stem changed so I sat quite upright, because this bike has more length between the seat and bars I have to lean more forward which means the weight is on my wrists and palms. I like the extra space and much lower stepthrough though, before this bike we did buy a much bigger upright electric one but I fell off it at Rutland mainly because it was just to heavy for me to hold up when I had to stop sharp ( a gate in front), I couldn't even lift the bike of me. This one is ideal weightwise as I can lift and move it, I hope I can find a solution

Go into a good cycle shop and explain the problem and see what different handle bars they have to rise them up a little way and you will be amazed at how many different types they will have and might make all the difference.
Steve.

 

[annsimpson]

Go into a good cycle shop and explain the problem and see what different handle bars they have to rise them up a little way and you will be amazed at how many different types they will have and might make all the difference.
Steve.

thanks we will, my father whos in his 80's had the other one he's a big man still and loves it, I suppose if we don't have any luck we'll just have to start looking again so I hope the shop can help.

 

[superDove]

Thinking of other ways around proplem. Will fitting ergonomic grips help?
A wider contact area and changing the wrist angle may alleviate symptoms.
Also check saddle is not tilted forward too far which would put more weight on hands as you push to stay back on saddle.

 

[flecc]

Ann, the webpage below gives a large range of riser handlebars to show what is available. The Thorn Mark 2 Comfort ones in silver or black on page 2 seem to offer what you want, assuming their mounting size is ok:

Riser handlebars at St Johns Cycles
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[annsimpson]

Ann, the webpage below gives a large range of riser handlebars to show what is available. The Thorn Mark 2 Comfort ones in silver or black on page 2 seem to offer what you want, assuming their mounting size is ok:

Riser handlebars at St Johns Cycles
.

Thanks so much I'll show kevin when he comes in

 

[Deleted member 4366]

'kin nel, they're dearer than the bike! Check out these in a colour to match your bike:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fixie-gear-Short-Riser-Handlebar-Bar-Bike-52cm-Clamp-25-4-Polish-/151378089689?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item233ed656d9

or these slightly wider:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KALLOY-AL-078-25-4-600mm-RISER-BAR-THE-BEST-QUALITY-SUPER-PRICE-LOOK-/301244447730?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item4623917bf2

 

[RobF]

Worth pulling out the black plug on the top of the steerer to see what's underneath.

You may be able to mount a longer stem, which would be good because that would save transferring all the stuff from one handlebar to another.

 

[GloveMakingMan]

I had the same problem with my folder, aching wrists, fingers, thumbs and back. Changed them for a 'swept back' style, cables were just long enough. What a difference, no more aching and the bike handles so much better too!

 

[flecc]

My folder's stem was the other way, too high, so I used some moderate riser bars upside down to correct that:

 

[jackhandy]

Looking at the photo, there's already an awful lot of leverage on the headstock:
Putting an even longer stem on might well end up with your nose on the front tyre in an emergency stop.