How to Raise Road Bike Handlebars

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Find the spacers above and below your handlebar stem.. Loosen the screws in the back of the handlebars.. Unscrew the bolt and top cap on the handlebars.

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Find the spacers above and below your handlebar stem.

Step 1

Find the spacers above and below your handlebar stem.

2

Loosen the screws in the back of the handlebars.

Step 2

Loosen the screws in the back of the handlebars.

3

Unscrew the bolt and top cap on the handlebars.

Step 3

Unscrew the bolt and top cap on the handlebars.

4

Lift your handlebars off the stem.

Step 4

Lift your handlebars off the stem.

5

Place more spacers on the handlebar stem.

Step 5

Place more spacers on the handlebar stem.

6

Slide your handlebars back onto the stem.

Step 6

Slide your handlebars back onto the stem.

7

Tighten the bolts on the top and back of the handlebars.

Step 7

Tighten the bolts on the top and back of the handlebars.

8

Look for spacers and screws to see if your handlebars are threaded.

Step 8

Look for spacers and screws to see if your handlebars are threaded.

9

Measure from the top of the stem to the bike frame.

Step 9

Measure from the top of the stem to the bike frame.

10

Loosen the bolt on the top of the handlebars with an Allen wrench.

Step 10

Loosen the bolt on the top of the handlebars with an Allen wrench.

11

Lift your handlebars and straighten them out.

Step 11

Lift your handlebars and straighten them out.

12

Tighten the top bolt on your handlebars.

Step 12

Tighten the top bolt on your handlebars.

13

Position your handlebars so you're most comfortable.

Step 13

Position your handlebars so you're most comfortable.

14

Raise your handlebars for a casual posture.

Step 14

Raise your handlebars for a casual posture.

15

Lower your handlebars for a more aerodynamic posture.

Step 15

Lower your handlebars for a more aerodynamic posture.

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