handlebar question

[VegasSteve]

I'm 6'1" and I find that I am 'reaching' more for the handlebars than I like, prefering a more upright position.  I see some suggest a stem riser, but with the wiring, I can't see how you could gain much that way.  If I could tilt the bar a bit, that might help some, but then the palm rests on the grips would be pointed down.  I can see how to adjust all the other handlebar components attached if I do that EXCEPT for the grips, which seem pretty solidly attached.

Is there a trick to rotating the grips or do you have to rip them off and get new ones? 

[pchew]

I'm 6'1" and I find that I am 'reaching' more for the handlebars than I like, prefering a more upright position.  I see some suggest a stem riser, but with the wiring, I can't see how you could gain much that way.  If I could tilt the bar a bit, that might help some, but then the palm rests on the grips would be pointed down.  I can see how to adjust all the other handlebar components attached if I do that EXCEPT for the grips, which seem pretty solidly attached.

Is there a trick to rotating the grips or do you have to rip them off and get new ones?

I don?t know the answer to your other question butI was able to raise my handle bars with a stem riser without having to mess with the cables.  There was enough give to raise it 2.5 inches (I was able to use all of the inserts except for the smallest one).  Made a big difference.

I can send a pic if you like.

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[rjp]

You can rotate the grips but they turn pretty hard. Just force them they will turn. Mine did! I used a Delta Stem Riser to raise my stem 4" on my Rad Rover ST 1. Had just enough cable length, no problems, worked great.   

[johnyj7657]

I ordered a jones h-bar 2.5" handlebar for mine.
Supposed to have a 2 inch rise and better shape for upright riding position

I'm 6 ft 3 and the stock bars are just a bit low.

If the h-bar is still to low I'll use a stem extender but gotta wait for the handlebars

[Radio Runner]

Is there a "trick"?

Yes. The trick is an air compressor. Jam the nozzle under just the edge of the grip an blast away. This is what bike shops use for install and removal.

[VegasSteve]

Is there a "trick"?

Yes. The trick is an air compressor. Jam the nozzle under just the edge of the grip an blast away. This is what bike shops use for install and removal.

Thanks for all the replies.  I had my bike checked out at the local shop and had the guy order me a stem riser, so that should do it.

[Zeeman]

Thanks every one for all the great info, Im going to try a few suggestion you have all provided and see which fits me best.  I just joined, got a rover 6.

[johnyj7657]

I put the jones handle bars on but had to add a 110 mm adjustable stem to raise it.

I like them.  But I think I might need them another inch higher.  But I'll have to swap the front brake line out for a longer one.

Just gotta look up what connector the brake lines are.

[g33kyfr34ky]

My solution, ape hangers. Super comfy. You will need to lengthen brake hoses, derailleur cable/housing and electric cable extensions.

[Mooree]

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