The width, angle, and elevation of the handlebar directly affect the handling and comfort of the bicycle. So, is the width and angle of the handlebar really important? This article, we will talk about how to correctly choose the width and angle of the handlebar through the three most common types of mountain bikes.

XC bike handlebar width and angle selection

As the only mountain bike event in the Olympics, the current xc track is becoming more and more complex, the wheel diameters are getting bigger and bigger, and there are more and more types of handlebars. For example, the Scott team Nino Schurter (Nino Schurter) Integral handlebars in use, etc.

Compared with the other two models, the xc climbs more slopes. Now most xc riders choose a longer negative angle stem. The handlebar width is generally 640～740mm. The handlebar is generally 640～740mm in width, in order to exert force on the uphill and press the front wheels. Bring good support to the cradle.

The angle of the handlebars is also relatively forward, but due to the increasingly rugged and complex terrain and the use of 29-inch wheel diameters, many professional drivers have chosen handlebars with a 5-10 degree lift, which can ensure the efficiency of climbing. At the same time, it brings a certain improvement to the stability of the downhill car control and flying over the platform.

Enduro bike handlebar width and angle selection

The adjustment of the front and rear shock absorbers directly affects your position on the bicycle, so before choosing the handlebar height, make sure that the front and rear shock absorbers have been adjusted.

Unlike roads, mountain bikes are more flexible, so there is no “recommended” absolute handlebar height. Handlebar lifting is subjective and depends on your own personal preferences, height, choice of bike and terrain.

For enduro models, the handlebar lift generally tends to be between 20 degrees and 35 degrees. Because this is not only conducive to uphill force, but also can bring stable control to downhill.

As the current handlebars are somewhat drifting behind (the angle of the handlebar's backward offset is about 5-15 degrees), the installation angle can be selected as far back as possible in the middle (there is a digital scale on the handlebar, and different brands of scales Means different).

Because of the offset of those few degrees, the feeling and confidence of lifting the front of the bike and controlling the bike will be greatly increased, but the installation angle should not be too backward, so it will be very strange when going uphill and it will not be sent. force. After confirming the width, try both the front and back angles to find the angle that suits you.

DH bike handlebar width and angle selection

DH bike handlebars are mainly divided into two types, racing type and action type. For racing type, you can choose a handlebar with a lower lift (20-30 degrees).

The handlebars of downhill bike are mainly for control, and the angle can be selected to be centered and rearward, and the center of gravity is relatively backward when going downhill to improve stability.

If you are an action-type DH player, you can choose to raise the handlebars higher (about 30-40 degrees), and the width can also be relatively reduced, which is convenient for making "perfect" actions.