All your bike holliday needs in Morzine & Les Gets

There are many components that together allow us to have a pleasant ride on our bike. There are different components that differ between different kinds of bikes. One of the components that are crucial to our riding experience and enjoyment are the bike‘s handlebars. The important task of handlebars are to allow us to have a firm, yet comfortable grip on our bike throughout, sometimes, a rough downhill trail, or long single rider trails. The comfort of our hands on the handlebars will contribute or take away our enjoyment of the ride. Here are some variables that should be taken into consideration before choosing handlebars for your bike:

Width: There is a tradeoff considering width. On the one hand wide handlebars allow you to have a comfortable and firm grip. On the other hand, narrower handlebars make the bike easier to maneuver sharp turns and downhill trails of Morzine. Narrow handlebars make the bike more aerodynamic. The best compromise between the two is a width of about 15 cm wider than the width of your shoulders. In any case, the decision is very individual. Before choosing handlebars, such as most bike parts, it is best to ride with them a bit to decide if they are right for you.

Design and Materials: The two main components of handlebars, as of bike frames are aluminum and steel. One can find handlebars made of carbon fiber and titanium handlebars rarely. Just as in choosing a bike frame, the usual tradeoff considering handlebars is weight versus strength. If you are more or less an average bike rider it is best to pick a material that is in the middle of the two these two ends.

These were the first two categories you should think about when choosing handlebars for your mountain bike. Next time we‘ll give a few more categories for you to think about, together with some riding tips.

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