- Degree of difficulty: for experienced screwdrivers
- Tool: 5 mm hexagon socket
- Excipients: Adhesive tape
General installation tips
1. don't be confused by the conspicuous handlebar/brake lever constellations of the pros. They sometimes vary the setting depending on the route profile, because what feels good on the flat in the peloton can be a pain on the climbs. And you probably don't have your own mechanic to readjust the handlebars every day.
2. if you are not sure about the position of the handlebars, grips and cables, take a test ride without handlebar tape. But be careful: the handlebars will then be very slippery, so don't do your test ride in the rain and always wear cycling gloves with a good grip.
3. for handlebars made of smooth aluminium and carbon, use Dynamics assembly paste in the area of the clamp and the grip body support. It contains solid plastic particles that increase friction. This means that the grips do not have to be tightened as much, which protects the handlebars.
4. fold back the rubber sleeves on the handles in preparation for installation. Insert a five millimetre hexagon socket on the outside of the brake lever between the sleeve and the handle body until it engages in the screw head. Loosen the screw completely until the fastening sleeve separates from the handle. Slide the loose sleeve onto the handlebars and only reassemble the components at the approximate clamping position. Otherwise, slightly loosened sleeves can scratch the handlebars - risk of breakage.
5 The outer sheaths of the brake cables are pushed directly into the handle without a sleeve. Make sure that the outer sleeves are cut to length at right angles. The outer sleeves of the shift cables are fitted with end sleeves. This is important not only because of the smaller diameter, but also to prevent individual reinforcement wires from getting into the hole in the lever and paralysing the system
Cable routing for Campagnolo, Shimano and SRAM
Handlebars with straight or ergonomic grip
Handlebar with round arch
