Need New Handlebars Due to Accident

[Paul Heckmann]

You have my sympathy, my left arm/elbow was reconstructed back in 95, now 1" shorter and it doesn't fully straighten. Hey ho, we overcome.

I use the shortest stem available, similar to these.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cycling-Bicycle-Aluminium-Alloy-MTB-Mountain-Bike-Handlebar-Stem-31-8mm-WAKE-UK/123010761694?hash=item1ca40343de:m:mTldD1bp8U4YkQgoUuGFgSw&var=423448862766
And a nice high handlebar like these
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Atomlab-Pimplite-Riser-Bars-Black/dp/B0112UMEHS
I have also used these trekking bars that have a better back sweep but are a little lower than the pimplite's

Don't forget to check the handlebar matches the stem clamp diameter

thanks. Almost the same exact bars I am looking at. Got a note from the mfg thats its a 31.5m bar

 

[Andy-Mat]

Looks great. Good suggestion - I went out and tried it. Unfortunately at the point above the main stem, it starts to slant upward - which means when you turn it around, it slants downward. Would probably make riding near impossible

Cut, turn and weld? Maybe on a spare old one off a scrap bike?
Having a MIG welder at home, I forget that many do not! Sorry!
regards
Andy

 

[Paul Heckmann]

Cut, turn and weld? Maybe on a spare old one off a scrap bike?
Having a MIG welder at home, I forget that many do not! Sorry!
regards
Andy

thanks. Almost the same exact bars I am looking at. Got a note from the mfg thats its a 31.5m bar

Dropped off at Richardson Bike Mart by White Rock Lake a few minutes ago. They're gonna do a complete tuneup check all the cables, spokes, add a short yoke that will bring the bars about a 1 1/2" closer, ordered 3 1'2 riser bars, will reset the brakes, cables, etc. About $150. Very decent deal. Shop has outstanding rep in this area. With this handlebar I can adjust, they can cut it, bend it, etc

 

[Paul Heckmann]

You have my sympathy, my left arm/elbow was reconstructed back in 95, now 1" shorter and it doesn't fully straighten. Hey ho, we overcome.

I use the shortest stem available, similar to these.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cycling-Bicycle-Aluminium-Alloy-MTB-Mountain-Bike-Handlebar-Stem-31-8mm-WAKE-UK/123010761694?hash=item1ca40343de:m:mTldD1bp8U4YkQgoUuGFgSw&var=423448862766

that looks like what I just ordered. thanks

 

[Paul Heckmann]

 

[Paul Heckmann]

 

[flecc]

That's an awful lot of bracing back together Paul, my sympathies. I hope that over time you are able to adapt enough to no longer notice too much the difference it's brought to your arm.
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[Paul Heckmann]

That's an awful lot of bracing back together Paul, my sympathies. I hope that over time you are able to adapt enough to no longer notice too much the difference it's brought to your arm.
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thanks.

 

[Andy-Mat]

Dropped off at Richardson Bike Mart by White Rock Lake a few minutes ago. They're gonna do a complete tuneup check all the cables, spokes, add a short yoke that will bring the bars about a 1 1/2" closer, ordered 3 1'2 riser bars, will reset the brakes, cables, etc. About $150. Very decent deal. Shop has outstanding rep in this area. With this handlebar I can adjust, they can cut it, bend it, etc

PERFECT!
I wish you well for the future, many others would have simply given up!!
regards and I wish you lots of smooth surfaces for the future!
Andy

 

[JPGiant]

Those x-rays look horrific, good luck with the refit.