Road Bike Handlebar Diameter Sizes

This is sometimes incorrectly called road size.

Road bike handlebar diameter sizes. When choosing road bike handlebars your first consideration should be getting the correct width. See how we measure handlebars at the bottom of this page and also info on the harley use of an electric throttle assembly. The area where you attach the oi bell will most likely be either 25 4mm or 31 8mm. Flat bars have a 22 2 mm 7 8 grip area diameter.

There are only two current standard sizes. Road bike handlebars generally come in two clamp sizes 26mm older style and the newer oversized 31 8mm. Try and match the width of the bars to the width of your shoulders. Compatible with 26 0 stems handlebars.

25 8 used by itm ritchey and 3t. The most common sizes range from 40 44cm again in increments of 2cm. Handlebars come in size increments of 2cm so if you measure to an odd number we recommend choosing the size 1cm up from the measurement you got. 25 4 formerly the most common size for mountain bike bars previous to the oversize 31 8 clamp.

26 0 formerly the most common size for road bars previous to the oversize 31 8 clamp. Once you ve decided on the width. 26 4 mm 23 8 mm 15 16. Whether you re upgrading or building your dream bike here are a few things to consider.

Bars vary in widths between narrow around 36cm to a very wide 46cm. Road drop bars have a 23 8 mm 15 16 grip area diameter. Perhaps barring the saddle no other piece of equipment can make or break your enjoyment of a long road ride more than the handlebar yet you re stuck with what s spec d on the showroom floor unless you re building something from scratch. 26 0 mm 23 8 mm 15 16 italian standard for drop bars other bars made to fit italian stems and some high end aftermarket drop bars.

If you fall across two sizes or have questions about the bikes size that will best suit you see the expert fit technicians at your local retailer. We re here to help you with your bike sizing and cycling apparel sizing needs. Motorcycle stock handlebar measurements harley davidson triumph victory honda kawasaki suzuki yamaha buell ducati and indian. Again it s key to work with a fitter to.

Reach is a combination of stem length and the handlebar s dimensions. Use the sizing fit link at the top of any product page to find the size that s best for you. Unofficial in between size used by some italian handlebar makers for handlebars designed to be usable in either iso 25 4 or italian 26 0 size stems.