Levo Gen 2 Any reason not to raise my handle bar higher to get a more comfortable upright position?

[bikechiq]

I have raised The handlebar as high as I can on my turbo levo.

I am mostly doing beginner to moderate trails and mountain biking paths. I've done some advanced ones as well, but sometimes I have to go back down the mountain because it is too gnarly for me.

I typically like my writing position a little more relaxed and upright for comfort purposes. I'm thinking of going back to my lbs and making my handlebars a little bit higher for more comfort. Is there any reason why I shouldn't do this? Will it affect the way I am able to handle trails?

 

[miPbiP]

no. it will make small differences to feel but you'll soon get used to it and comfort matters.

the original bars on my Levo were way too low (I have long legs, so run a high saddle, and a short body), I now have 40mm risers.

 

[Forever Wild]

I’m running a 40mm riser on my Trek and a 50mm riser on my specialized. Love them both. When I ride my wife’s Ebike with the standard 15mm riser I find myself liking my setup better.

I raised my handlebar for a different reason, better body positioning on very steep downhills.

 

[Tobers]

I put some 40mm rise Fatbars on my SL for the same reason. It felt far too low at the front and I was getting pain at the base of my neck and between my shoulder blades. Much much better now (and carbon Fatbars are nice!)

 

[OldBean]

I converted to SQ labs riser bars which also gave more sweep to help my arthritic wrists....Then added a 30 mm stem , more reach and more rise does the job well ..certainly eases the wrist ache....doesnt help the bum ache though .......still searching for the right saddle !

 

[Bencab]

From 46mm rise to 75mm rise.

 

[GrandPaBrogan]

Found the stock handlebars in my 2019 Giant Trance too low which started to give me neck pain. Changed to 40mm riser bars straight away.

 

[Deadeye]

From 46mm rise to 75mm rise.

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Please post make/model of that bar!

 

[Tedgar]

To the OP. I have chased this on other bikes. If you are trying to raise with stem spacers you end up with less reach and feeling cramped. I now drop the stem as low as I can and use the bars for rise like the other replies suggest. Use 30 - 40 mm rise bars. If it still feels too low then just ride and get used to it. Kinda like buying sport bike. The position will feel good after a few rides.

 

[Bencab]

Please post make/model of that bar!

Whisky Milhouse Bar. Approved for backcountry riding. Very comfortable, back and wrist friendly!

 

[bikechiq]

Whisky Milhouse Bar. Approved for backcountry riding. Very comfortable, back and wrist friendly!

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do you somehow get a 35mm version of the whisky or did you switch the stem to a 31.8mm clamp ?

 

[Dfriz]

To the OP. I have chased this on other bikes. If you are trying to raise with stem spacers you end up with less reach and feeling cramped. I now drop the stem as low as I can and use the bars for rise like the other replies suggest. Use 30 - 40 mm rise bars. If it still feels too low then just ride and get used to it. Kinda like buying sport bike. The position will feel good after a few rides.

I ride with Deity 80m rise on my Kenevo they work great for everything

 

[Bencab]

do you somehow get a 35mm version of the whisky or did you switch the stem to a 31.8mm clamp ?

Milhouse bar only comes in 31.8mm.

 

[bikechiq]

Milhouse bar only comes in 31.8mm.

Which stem did you get to use with that handlebar ?

 

[Bencab]

Which stem did you get to use with that handlebar ?

enve stem 40mm.

 

[bikechiq]

enve stem 40mm.

+/- 6 degrees?

sorry for all the questions, it just seems like you have it really dialed in and I might lean towards your set up as well. How tall are you ?

 

[Bencab]

+/- 6 degrees?

sorry for all the questions, it just seems like you have it really dialed in and I might lean towards your set up as well. How tall are you ?

No problem. +6 degrees. The new enve M6 has zero degree rise. I am 5'8".

 

[Mikerb]

I think someone mentioned above that they used higher rise bars because their body shape was long legs and short body. I did the same...and for the same reason. The only thing to be aware of is that your position on the bike determines how much weight you are applying to either the front or rear of the bike...more specifically the front or rear tyre and suspension. By raising the bar height or using a higher rise bar you will likely be taking some weight off your hands and therefore of the front wheel and fork. You will need to compensate for that as you ride. For example you may have to shift your weight more over the front wheel for steep climbs etc. But you will naturally adjust to that over time so it is not a problem.