The mirrors had to go, being set so far in they weren't working anymore. I'll have to come up with a new solution because I want mirrors. (Probably get a helmet mirror.)
I saw these handlebars on Amazon and was intrigued by them. I wasn't feeling flat bars, what the bike came with, and wanted to try something new. These let me keep my original shifters without having to convert to brifters.
A new stem was needed as well because the stock one wouldn't work. Found an adjustable one because I needed to raise the bars a good bit, being as tall as I am I didn't want to feel like I was going to face plant at any moment with low bars.
I've only done a short initial test ride for fitment so far, but it told me enough. This is awesome. So much more comfortable, and it feels like I'm able to push harder on the bike without trying to push harder.
I ordered new grips to go on them but they haven't shown up yet. I may do a wrap instead. Still undecided.
Now I need to find new tires because these mountain knobbies aren't cutting it for roads. I feel like I'm converting this mountain bike to a gravel bike.
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>**Name**: Gravel Bike Handlebar Aluminium Alloy PRO External Swing Angle Handlebars, Suitable for Touring bike, Long Time Riding. φ31.8mm,510mm*640mm
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>**Amazon Product Rating**: 4.3
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i bought mine about 2 months ago but haven’t installed it yet for fear of being uncomfortable
Definitely put some bar tape on there. Keep the ergo grips and wrap the rest.
Now I understand these bars; in terms of hand positions it’s kind of like you have sweep bars on the side, flats in the middle, and hoods on the top. Neat. 2/3 positions have a neutral wrist rotation.
This has made me feel uncomfortable…