can you raise the height of the handlebars? If so, by about how many inches?
1490132
I had that issue as well but I bought some Profile Design Boxer Bar Ends which can be easily installed and give you an upright position when riding the bike. They're available through Amazon as well.
1490133
you can buy kits to highten the handlebar. I raised mine by approximately 3-4 inches. Montague also sells a kit for that matter, although that is not wht I bought.
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You would not be able to adjust the handlebar height, on the Paratrooper, right out of the box. However, the handle bars could be raised with the use of a steerer tube extender or a different stem which angles upwards. You can easily purchase the inexpensive parts from any bike shop.The Montague bike models which do allow handlebar height adjustment with the stock parts are the Crosstown, Navigator, and Boston 8. They can all be raised almost 4 inches without the use of tools as they use the Octagon steering system. In addition, the X50 can be adjusted by about 2 inches but requires an allen wrench to do so. You would not be able to adjust the handlebar height, on the Paratrooper, right out of the box. However, the handle bars could be raised with the use of a steerer tube extender or a different stem which angles upwards. You can easily purchase the inexpensive parts from any bike shop.The Montague bike models which do allow handlebar height adjustment with the stock parts are the Crosstown, Navigator, and Boston 8. They can all be raised almost 4 inches without the use of tools as they use the Octagon steering system. In addition, the X50 can be adjusted by about 2 inches but requires... » Read More You would not be able to adjust the handlebar height, on the Paratrooper, right out of the box. However, the handle bars could be raised with the use of a steerer tube extender or a different stem which angles upwards. You can easily purchase the inexpensive parts from any bike shop.The Montague bike models which do allow handlebar height adjustment with the stock parts are the Crosstown, Navigator, and Boston 8. They can all be raised almost 4 inches without the use of tools as they use the Octagon steering system. In addition, the X50 can be adjusted by about 2 inches but requires an allen wrench to do so. « Show Less
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There are two kinds of front fork/handlebar systems. (1) The old style pre-2000 or so, where you loosened up a long bolt on top, and then, could slide the bars up and down about 3 inches. It was an expanding bolt inside the front fork. (2) The newer style where there is a handlebar mount that clamps onto the outside of a fixed length front fork. These do not have that adjustment. The Montague Paratrooper I bought has this newer type, so no adjustment - to my knowledge. The only way to raise the handlebars is to get a different "clamp" that holds the handlebars to the front fork, that has some lift in it. There are even some that are adjustable. This would be a second purchase after the bicycle.
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There are two kinds of front fork/handlebar systems. (1) The old style pre-2000 or so, where you loosened up a long bolt on top, and then, could slide the bars up and down about 3 inches. It was an expanding bolt inside the front fork.(2) The newer style where there is a handlebar mount that clamps onto the outside of a fixed length front fork. These do not have that adjustment. The Montague Paratrooper I bought has this newer type, so no adjustment - to my knowledge. The only way to raise the handlebars is to get a different "clamp" that holds the handlebars to the front fork, that has some lift in it. There are even some that are adjustable. This would be a second purchase after the bicycle. There are two kinds of front fork/handlebar systems. (1) The old style pre-2000 or so, where you loosened up a long bolt on top, and then, could slide the bars up and down about 3 inches. It was an expanding bolt inside the front fork.(2) The newer style where there is a handlebar mount that clamps onto the outside of a fixed length front fork. These do not have that adjustment. The Montague Paratrooper I bought has this newer type, so no adjustment - to my knowledge. The only way to raise the handlebars is to get a different "clamp" that holds the handlebars to the... » Read More There are two kinds of front fork/handlebar systems. (1) The old style pre-2000 or so, where you loosened up a long bolt on top, and then, could slide the bars up and down about 3 inches. It was an expanding bolt inside the front fork.(2) The newer style where there is a handlebar mount that clamps onto the outside of a fixed length front fork. These do not have that adjustment. The Montague Paratrooper I bought has this newer type, so no adjustment - to my knowledge. The only way to raise the handlebars is to get a different "clamp" that holds the handlebars to the front fork, that has some lift in it. There are even some that are adjustable. This would be a second purchase after the bicycle. « Show Less
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The handle bar is fixed height, not adjustable. The seat is adjustable. It's not a very comfortable bike, regardless of height. It's very wiggly due to the small tires and narrow handlebars combined with a butt killing seat.
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That is a hard question to answer not knowing what you have on the bike already. There are two things that will make you lean on your hands too much. One is the handlebars too low and the other is reaching too far. If the length of this stem is the same as the one you currently have. It will both raise you and shorten your reach at the same time. I'm sorry without more information I can't really answer your question with a yes or no.
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Yes, just slide the wheel trays inward. Height should be ok, as I think the center post is high enough, but I haven't put a regular bike on the rack. I don't have one or I'd try...
185121
The handlebars have a little play in them. Like any other bike you can loosen the bolt and the neck and the bars will raise, but only a little... If you wanted to raise them higher, a longer goose neck could be purchased to replace the origional one. You can find these on line or ask your local bike shop to get you one.
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I don't see why not. The bike is secured via the rear axle being clamped between the two "adjusting bolts". You can see in the picture here that have the plastic handles on them. You can also purchase a "leveling block" to put under the front wheel to get the front of the bike a little higher. I just used a wooden block I had laying around...I hope this helps..
825558
I read at Schwinn the pedal is 19" off the ground at the highest level..so add that to your height
999454
The column that the handlebars mount on to can be adjusted in height but no other adjustment is possible. I wish it was. I'm 5'10" and thought that I had average length arms, but even with the seat adjusted as far forward as possible I can only just reach the bars.
648028
i am 5' tall, and the bike did not adjust far enough for me ... i actually had to cut the adjustment bar as far as it would go, and I can barely reach ...
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I don't think so. From your question, I'm assuming the last 3/4" of the handlebar is not in contact with grips' locking mechanism. I'd think it would be possible to shorten length of grips so they'd fit correctly. Otherwise, they're nice grips.
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My husband is 5'11" and he had to add a 3 inch riser to the handlebars and put the seat all the way up to make it fit....He wished he would have had a 4" riser instead of the 3". We both got the same bike, I am 5'4" and had to put in a new lower seat post. The suspension on the seat post didn't allow the seat to be low enough for me. We both got new saddles as the ones that came with the bike were very uncomfortable....All that being said, we are very pleased with the bikes after making the adjustments. Even the guy at the bike shop who went over the bikes after my husband assembled them said they were a good deal for the price. My husband is 5'11" and he had to add a 3 inch riser to the handlebars and put the seat all the way up to make it fit....He wished he would have had a 4" riser instead of the 3". We both got the same bike, I am 5'4" and had to put in a new lower seat post. The suspension on the seat post didn't allow the seat to be low enough for me. We both got new saddles as the ones that came with the bike were very uncomfortable....All that being said, we are very pleased with the bikes after making the adjustments. Even the guy at the bike shop who went over the bikes after my... » Read More My husband is 5'11" and he had to add a 3 inch riser to the handlebars and put the seat all the way up to make it fit....He wished he would have had a 4" riser instead of the 3". We both got the same bike, I am 5'4" and had to put in a new lower seat post. The suspension on the seat post didn't allow the seat to be low enough for me. We both got new saddles as the ones that came with the bike were very uncomfortable....All that being said, we are very pleased with the bikes after making the adjustments. Even the guy at the bike shop who went over the bikes after my husband assembled them said they were a good deal for the price. « Show Less
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I am 5' 10" and I think I am at the maximum height limit for the tall handlebar. Anyone taller would have to stoop a little bit.
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Just measured them 5.5".... you can possibly make the handlebar shorter if the 5.5" won't work for you
310474
I ride comfortably at 6'5" with the seat adjusted to about 1" below max. height. My only problem was adjusting the handlebars high enough to match. They are at max. height. You should have no problems adjusting to your height. It is a great bike for the price.
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The particular avenir MTB handlebar I bought has a 100mm rise, and there is nearly 180mm before the curve. I have a 4.5" grip, a handbrake, and an old friction type gear shifter all mounted on one side and equivalent on the other.
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Sorry the rise is the way the handle bar is made. It brings the handle bar up closer to you . Your arm reach. They will not fit on some mountain bikes. Thanks
1082236
Affirmative!. Just use a Pipe cutter to trim the steer tube down to where You want it!. I used Extra Spacers for more Handlebar Height!.