Cockpit comfort zone
How to turn your racing handlebars into a comfortable cockpit - workshop tips from our expert Dirk Zedler.
Level of difficulty for experienced screwdrivers
Tools Allen key, torque spanner, screwdriver, scissors
Auxiliary materials Insulating tape, fabric tape, handlebar tape, silicone pads
For as long as it has existed, the racing handlebars have offered three grip positions. Thanks to modern components, however, the cockpit can now be optimised so that hands falling asleep and wrist and shoulder pain are a thing of the past. TOUR shows how it's done.
The detailed workshop instructions in words and text can be found below as a PDF download:
- Position construction
- Cable routing
- Handlebar tape
- Brake lever spacing
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