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Shimano offers Dual Control levers which match small hands.
If you have problems reaching the brake lever, ask your bicycle
dealer.
What to Bear in Mind with Time Trial Handlebars on Triathlon and Time
Trial Bicycles
In triathlons and time trials (training and competition), where a particularly
aerodynamic seating position is important, so called aero handlebars are
used. With these aero models the shift levers are often positioned at the
handlebar ends and the brake levers at the ends of the basic bullhorn han-
dlebars (a). When you ride with your back in a horizontal position and hands
on the aero bars, the brake levers are out of reach and the reaction time is
extended which makes your stopping distance longer. For this reason it is
very important for you to ride with caution and with this fact in mind.
Within certain limits, the position of the handlebars can be adjusted ac-
cording to your personal wishes. That is to say the straight part of the aero
handlebars should point slightly downward or upwards, and the basic han-
dlebars should be parallel to the lane or point slightly upwards.
Make sure your forearms are always comfortably rested, i.e. the elbows
should be off the armrests a little towards the rear (b).
Note that the distance you need to stop your bicycle increases,
while riding with the hands on the upper part of the handlebars
or with an aerodynamic seating position. The brake levers are
not always within easy reach.
14.4.2 Adjusting the Tilt of Handlebars and Brake Levers on
Road Racing Bicycles
In road racing bicycles, the straight extension below the drops should be
parallel to the ground or slant slightly downwards, towards the rear (c).
The tips of the brake levers should coincide with an imaginary straight line
extending forward from the bar ends. Shifting the brake levers is a job best
left to your bicycle dealer, as it involves retaping the handlebars afterwards.
To adjust the tilt of the handlebars, release the Allen bolt(s) on the underside
or front of the stem (d).
Turn the handlebars to the desired position.
Make sure the handlebars are accurately centred in the stem.
a
b
c
d
Now carefully retighten the bolt(s) with a torque wrench. Make sure the ad-
jacent clamping slots are parallel and the upper and lower slots are even.
Try rotating the handlebars once clamped in the stem (a) and tighten the
bolt a little more, if necessary.
Never exceed the recommended torque.
Note that the bolted connections of the stem, the handlebars
and add-on parts have to be tightened to the specified torques.
Use a torque wrench and never exceed the maximum tightening
torque! You will find the prescribed values in chapter “Recom-
mended Tightening Torques”, directly on the components and/
or in the manuals of the component manufacturers.
14.4.3 Adjusting the Brake Lever Reach of Trekking, City,
BMX, Kids’ and Mountain Bikes
With most brake systems the distance between the brake levers and the
handlebar grips is adjustable. This gives riders with small hands the conven-
ience of bringing the brake levers closer to the handlebars. The length of the
rider’s fingers also determines how the lever position for first brake contact
should be set.
Determine the point, front and rear, at which the brake pads touch the rims
or, with disc brakes, makes contact with the rotor. If this point is reached
after the lever has only travelled a short distance, you will have to readjust
the brakes when altering the reach distance (see chapter “Brake System“
and the operating instructions of the brake manufacturer). Otherwise the
brake pads might drag on the rims.
On most bicycles there is a small headless screw near the point where the
brake cable of a cable brake enters the brake lever mount or at the lever
itself. Turn the screw clockwise and watch how the lever adjusts as you do
so (b).
If you have disc brakes, follow the instructions of the brake
manufacturer.
Hydraulic brakes are also fitted with adjusting devices at the brake lever.
There are different types of systems, ask your bicycle dealer for help (c).
When you have set the levers to the desired reach distance be sure to check
whether there is still enough slack for the brake levers to move a little before
the brake pads hit the rims or make contact with the rotors (see chapter
“Brake System“) (d).
Make sure you cannot pull the brake levers all the way to the
handlebars. Your maximum brake force should be reached
short of this point!
Read the additional instructions of the brake manufacturer.
a
b
c
d
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