How to Choose A Handlebar for Your Bike

The handlebars, saddles, and locking shoes constitute the “golden three points” of the human body and the single workshop. These three contact points determine the riding comfort and the overall compatibility between the rider and the body. The handlebar is set to a necessary consideration for a good cockpit system. Further, the shape, size, and correct setting of the handlebars are critical to the comfort of the rider’s shoulders, neck, back, arms, and hands, while avoiding the occurrence of partial paralysis. This time, I want to talk to you about how to choose a handlebar and provide a reference for novices who are interested in upgrading and remodeling their bike.

How wide should the handlebar be?

Generally speaking, it is recommended that riders decide the width of the handlebar according to their shoulder width, but this is only a standard, in addition to the rider’s riding style, riding habits, and comfort.

A wider carbon bike handlebar can improve riding comfort and handling. If you are a novice, or do not pursue aerodynamic advantages and prefer a light off-road Gravel route, it is recommended to choose a wider handlebar. On the contrary, if you want to develop into road racing or like to engage in long-distance riding, you can choose a narrower handlebar width. For example, if you should use a 420mm handlebar based on the shoulder width, you can change the handlebar width. into 400mm.

Aluminum or carbon fiber?

As for the material selection, some drivers still have to consider their own budget first. The difference between carbon fiber handlebars and aluminum alloy handlebars lies in weight and comfort. Carbon fiber handlebars are lighter in weight, and because carbon fiber is elastic and has a shock-absorbing effect, it will feel more comfortable to hold when riding. But relatively, the rigidity of carbon fiber handlebars is worse than that of aluminum alloys. In terms of durability and firmness, aluminum alloys are slightly better.

If you want to upgrade your bike, then changing the handlebars is definitely more beneficial than updating the wheelset or even a new bike. Find the most suitable handlebars according to your needs and physical constraints. It is recommended that novices who do not know their riding style or preferences can give priority to “comfort” and “handling”. After all, if you want to ride for a long time, Riding far, the relief of discomfort is still important!

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Cycling is not just a sport, it’s more like a life mentor

Cycling is not just a sport, not just a hobby. A Cycling is more like a life mentor. He teaches us to persevere, be cautious, grateful, calm… and taste the beauty in life.

Cycling is tiring, but also happy. When I choose to ride long distances, it may be a form of self-abuse to my own body, or maybe we are sick in the eyes of others. But I don’t think so. If there is no such feeling of self-abuse, without this kind of unforgettable pain, is there any sense to ride? Only when you have a sense of pain can you understand that you can still conquer this pain in this situation, and you can have a sense of accomplishment to overcome yourself.

Every step of life, every bit of progress, is accompanied by this kind of pain. Every success is the result of defeating oneself, conquering difficulties, advancing independently, and achieving the goal little by little. When you choose a purpose, you have to move forward bravely. The same is true for cycling. Maybe the result is not that important. What is important is the process, the scenery along the way, which is the benefit of cycling. There is no going backward, you can never turn back only on the forward cycling road, and only by pedaling hard can you reach your destination. When you are cycling, you don’t know what is waiting for you. Your future is full of unknowns, excitement, and sweat. When you are cycling on a flat road, you don’t know what is waiting for you. The next turn may be to continue the same journey, or it may be an uphill that makes you more painful or the downhill that you desperately expect, always full of pain, excitement, and a sense of mystery that you can never predict.

The same is true in life. In your journey of life, you can’t predict what you will encounter along the way. When you can’t predict what will happen in the future, there is no need to complain, only bravely and hard to continue your life path. When encountering an uphill, you have to work hard to conquer it. When the road has been smooth and smooth, you have to watch the front more steadily and carefully and continue cycling steadily. When you have the opportunity to spread the wings of Hongpeng, you can’t be proud and you can’t take it lightly, because when you are happy, you are also the most prone to accidents and lose control of your direction, so you have to be more careful and careful before you can take it one step at a time. Footprints towards your destination.

When you are tired, you can stop and stop your wheels. Stop and take a closer look at the scenery beside you. At this moment, you will find that the scenery you usually pass by is so beautiful and unique. When you pass by in a hurry, you can never feel the beauty and peace.

Life is a long way, don’t just go ahead bravely. When it’s time to stop, let it go easily, empty your heart, feel calm, and feel the beauty of passing by.