How to Replace Bicycle Handlebars - Drop/Road Bars

[@mattgies]

I was watching this video thinking I already knew it all, but then you dropped that trick with the penny and blew my mind!

[@rayhernandez6587]

Lol who watches video thinking they already know it all. Sounds like a waste of time no offense

[@calebbrown6858]

Went to bicycle instead of car last year, and love your channel!! Thanks

[@ianwassink7664]

Please advise at which point of the process one might crack open a cold one with the boys.

[@swedishdagger8410]

Ian Wassink not applicable

[@that70sschwinn]

Nice demonstration of various stem examples 👍🚲

[@austinkimbrell3548]

For someone with an older bike I'm trying to upgrade this was incredibly helpful and to the point. Thank you!

[@karenkmontana]

3:35 is genius I was having so much trouble saved my night!!! Thank you!!!

[@calebbrown6858]

4:02 coin trick...Priceless

[@MuraliKrishnaDevarakonda]

3:54, but yes, thank you.

[@samridhchawla]

Amazing guide

[@nataliepotter3635]

It was easy to set up and easy to maintain

[@danielsantiago5129]

Best bike I ever owned

[@thatonethere722]

Thanks for the tutorial, total noob here. When changing from flats to drop bars, will the levers work when choosing the right diameter?

[@parktool]

They will not work unfortunately.

[@francesrankin8241]

I'm going from a straight handlebar to a racing curved handlebar will I need to change my gear controls and brake controls on my bike

[@parktool]

Correct. Near shift and brake levers will be needed, as well as new cables and housing.

[@jordanwood3510]

In struggling to get the levers off the bars any tips to help it come off

[@user-vn1rx7rj9d]

Is that ok if you don't put a like a glue is that ok?

[@bendover1248]

What if the brakes don’t have the screw behind the rubber

[@justinsalazar7514]

What kind of stem body is on that bike ? And how do I know what stem body fits my bike?

[@sasukeuchiha8357]

How about for a mountain bike

[@AaronJ323]

Where can I get those drop bars in the video

[@samjohnson7629]

wait how do you attach the breaks ?

[@sagmitkusanagi2496]

First comment for bikes

[@kentzy6814]

i wonder if you can use a bountain bike shimano trigger shifter to a road bike handlebar

[@parktool]

MTB shifters are designed for bars of 22.2mm. Road bars are 23.8. Additionally, the clamp design of the MTB shifter typically cannot get around the curve of the drop bar.

[@k.bobcat7567]

So can i use this tutorial for switching from flat bar to drop bar?

[@madhavved2875]

No

[@madhavved2875]

No

[@alejandrovalencia9500]

Hey, I´m new in this bike world. Can i replace my flatbar for drop bars in my Trek FX2 and if so, do I have to change the entire group? Thanks.

[@parktool]

Not the entire group. You will need new brake levers that are compatible with your brakes (Linear pull) and built in shifters compatible with the rear derailleur. New cables and housing, plus tape, and some work.

[@alejandrovalencia9500]

@@parktool Thanks a lot 🔥

[@leftyseel8658]

When changing a 40cm drop bar to 44cm, how do i check if my cables are long enough or too short?

[@parktool]

Generally speaking, if you still have full rotational travel of your handlebars without kinking or binding at the housing stops or barrel adjusters, your housing is still long enough. Here are some articles with more information: www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/cutting-and-sizing-cable-housing www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/brake-housing-cable-installation-drop-bars

[@rewop12]

5:40 or you could use a level

[@buggyd4752]

I don’t have that fancy metric tool. Can I use a tape measure? Like the one to used to measure waist, arms etc?

[@parktool]

Sure can. Anything to give an accurate measurement as to allow proper replication.

[@omharsuper894]

I want know how to convert from flat bar to drop bar..... is that possible?

[@johnsmithers284]

Watch RJ the bike guy

[@snakeeyes74]

Seems like it would cost me no money at all to change my current drops to new ones. Not sure why bike shop quoted me at over $200

[@senanlarkin5185]

Noob here,can U change flat bars to drop bars

[@senanlarkin5185]

As in can I get it done in a bike repair shop

[@parktool]

You can. The thing about going to drops is that it can be costly due to the brake/shifter combo is typically expensive. If you go with bar end shifters or another style of shifter it can be done for less investment.

[@senanlarkin5185]

@@parktool thanks a lot man🙌

[@th_js]

Ugh road bikes ;)

[@mindaugasjakubonis149]

More complicated that I thot

[@timrod8633]

Came here to find out the correct way to set up drop bars and how far I need to roll it forward or backward...and you failed.

[@parktool]

Fit is a subject for a fit specialist. Thanks for watching!