How to: How to Handlebars

Handlebars

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Handlebar Height:

It is measured from the bottom of the handlebars (end of the clamp) to the top of the tube where the grips are

Handlebar Width:

The top tube is measured from one end to the other (where the handles end)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When the handlebars are too high and wide, it can lead to bending of the handlebars! Bars that are too wide and high are for pros or those who can ride well and have clean landings.

How to Choose the Right Handlebar Size

The best handlebar size is around the rider's waist.

BUT IT DEPENDS on the rider themselves how they ride best. Some people like high handlebars, while others prefer low ones.

• High handlebars are more suitable for street.
• Low handlebars are more suitable for skate park.

If you are unsure. We recommend our table:

Measure from your waist to your feet.

Measured Length	What high handlebars to use
	for skate park	for street
50 - 60 cm	505 mm	515 mm
60 - 70 cm	530 mm	540 mm
70 - 80 cm	555 mm	565 mm
80 - 90 cm	580 mm	590 mm
90 - 100 cm	605 mm	615 mm
100 - 110 cm	630 mm	640 mm
110 - 120 cm	655+ mm	665 mm
120+ cm	680+ mm	690+ mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Handlebar Material

Steel Handlebars:

• durable but heavier (depends on the quality of the steel used)
• used either with an outer diameter of 32 mm and inner 28 mm or have an outer diameter of 35 mm and inner 32 mm

Aluminum handlebars:

• they are light but fragile
• they last less than steel and stainless handlebars (depends on the quality of aluminum)
• they have an outer diameter of 35 mm and an inner diameter of 32 mm

Titanium handlebars:

• they are lightweight (more than aluminum)
• they have great durability, but won't bend, they will break straight away (only for experienced riders)
• excellent for skateparks
• they come in multiple diameters (32, 28 inner or 32, 35 outer)

Handlebar Diameters

Outer Diameter of Handlebars

• it is the average in cm, the width of the handlebar's bottom tube from the outside
• determines the internal diameter of the clamp (35mm and 32mm)

Internal diameter of handlebars

• it is the average in cm, the width of the handlebar's bottom tube inside
• determines the type of compression system that can be used.

For inner diameters of 32mm, we use HIC or SCS (for SCS, handlebars without a notch must be used). These handlebars typically have an outer diameter of 35mm.

for an inner diameter of 28mm (standard), we use ICS, IHC, SpiderHIC, SCS or a threaded compression system

Handlebars by comp. system

HIC handlebars (also known as oversize):

• these are handlebars designed for the HIC compression system. The handlebars have a wider diameter of the lower tube. They have outer diameters of 35 mm and inner diameters of 32 mm. We tighten the handlebars with a clamp.
• some handlebars have a notch, but they don't have to! These are then very high handlebars

Handlebars without a notch (for SCS):

• do not have a notch at the bottom of the down tube
• the handlebars are used only for the SCS compression system.

Handlebars with a notch:

• they have a notch at the bottom of the down tube
• the notch is used to tighten the handlebars to the fork. We tighten the handlebars with a clamp.

Backsweep vs Upsweep

Backsweep:

• the handlebars are bent towards the rider
• riding is more comfortable, it depends on habit
• this type is common with very wide handlebars

Upsweep:

• the handlebars are bent upwards
• most commonly used with very wide handlebars

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

photos by: scooterhut.com.au and inward-scooters.com