Need some new handle bars

[Mike63]

I have osteoarthritis in my wrists and the straight bars on my new bike are making my wrists ache.
I need some bars that will let me adapt a more upright sitting position and take the weight off my wrists.
I don't want fully swept back bars....any suggestions please ?
.....Thanks....Mike

 

[Wingreen]

Thi

I have osteoarthritis in my wrists and the straight bars on my new bike are making my wrists ache.
I need some bars that will let me adapt a more upright sitting position and take the weight off my wrists.
I don't want fully swept back bars....any suggestions please ?
.....Thanks....Mike

This sort of thing?

http://www.jakesbikes.co.uk/content/776.php#.V8RgMzWuqZg

or like this?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Humpert-EWG-Upright-Swept-Back-Handlebars-Dutch-Style-RETRO-Ape-Hanger-esque-/201334193620?var=&hash=item2ee073fdd4:m:mxF5jDCzTAgluNqlG2b_C3w

I'm thinking of changing to something like these as I find the "straight" ones make me lean forward too much.

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Raleigh North Road
Raleigh North Rounder
Raleigh Comfort Trekking
Humpert Moon Cruiser

 

[Mike63]

thanks guys, none of 'em look really enticing.
...need to try them all don't I )
.....and make sure my component's 'll fit
.....cheers....Mike

 

[Wingreen]

thanks guys, none of 'em look really enticing.
...need to try them all don't I )
.....and make sure my component's 'll fit
.....cheers....Mike

What about this one?

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/handlebars/humpert-ewg-handlebar-254mm-clamp-chrome-550mm/

 

[Gringo]

I can recomend the NC-17 bars having used the 31.2mm version for over 1000 miles ,
in fact I've just swaped back to my 3" rise dirt jump bars but that's because my back/disc problem has slightly improved, allowing me to lean forwards a bit more
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/s?q=trekking+bar&cat=direct

 

[Mike63]

Thanks Gringo...these look like they'll do the job and a good recommendation is better than a shed load of guesses.
....can you say if my cables 'll reach ?
.....cheers.....Mike

 

[RobF]

You will need to measure the diameter of the existing bars at the clamp to get the correct size.

Bear in mind the new bars are fairly wide, fine if they suit, but they may need a bit sawn off each end.

You can see the bars have helpful ruler marks on the ends to make chopping easier.

 

[anotherkiwi]

https://www.rosebikes.com/products/ergotec/bike-parts/handlebars-and-accessories/mtbtrekking-handlebars/?page=1&order=aprice&count=16#anchor_products

I chose the Moon MAS, at 9.95€ I almost bought 3 different styles to see which I preferred but reason prevailed! I think I would have been happy too with the Trekking MAS which has more sweep back.

 

[Mike63]

cheers Kiwi....but I just ordered the NC-17 bars.
...Mike

 

[anotherkiwi]

I was going to buy that bar and put it on upside down board-tracker style I am lucky in that I have no back problems but I understand your pain, one of my uncles had to have 3 vertebrae removed because of a similar problem.

 

[Mike63]

Hi again....I've got the bars "NC-17" I see that they have no "splines" at the centre of the bar to help with the grip.
Will the two metal parts still bite together satisfactorily ?
.....thanks....Mike

 

[Gringo]

I really don't know what clamp is on your bike but assuming it quite modern, yes there's enough clamping force to keep everything where it should be.
Back in da olden days, handlebars were slipy shiny chrome and only held by a small single bolt clamp & straight knurling was vital !
installed correctly your new bars wont move.

 

[Mike63]

Back in da olden days, handlebars were slipy shiny chrome and only held by a small single bolt clamp & straight knurling was vital !

...you're right I'd forgotten about those days.

thanks Gringo...I'll try fix 'em tomorrow.
...cheers....Mike