done! test change my mountain bike MTB handlebar to road bike drop bar setup

UPANBIKE Fixed Gear Bike Road Bicycle Aluminum Alloy Drop Bar Bent Handlebar Φ31.8mm 420mm

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Finally! I did it. I changed my mountain bike handlebar to a road bike drop bar. Had trouble with the shipping and even had to re-order a different type that doesn't include the stem. I decided to re-use my older bike stem but only discovered that the drop bar clamp diameter size is much smaller.

I had already fit the drop bar brake levers and even tape it up but had to take it off again as I decided to use a modified PVC pipe as a stem shim. Crude, but it works. I can always buy a real shim later but since it works. Lol!



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I've never owned or ridden a road bike. To me, it's only for those professional riders. Of course, that's not true. There are people that prefer them. It does look cool with the drop bar. I actually thought of getting one. Even though, I already have a foldable mountain bike. 

That got me thinking. What if I just change the handlebar and try it out if it's suitable for me? I have a slipped disc and those riding positions would certainly make me cry in pain the next morning. I'm still curious though and that's why I decided to try this drop bar project.



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I saw a youtube video that someone had already done the same thing. Changing his bike handlebar to a drop bar. Of course, he only re-used his bike brakes and shifter setup. I decided to buy a drop-bar brake lever but really not sure about the shifter.

I actually already bought a Shimano thumb shifter thinking of changing from the twisting type that originally came with my mountain bike. Now, I just put it on the drop bar. It will be easier if I want to change to my normal bike handlebar again. I don't have to keep changing.



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I don't have any friends or know anyone that's used to riding a road bike. I've already set everything up but I want some input on how to make it better. Maybe, I'm not used to riding using a drop bar but it feels kinda weird and 'wrong'. 

Okay, it's not exactly a road bike. That's the whole point. I wanted a drop bar that's on a mountain bike. I use my bike mostly on the road to work and go to national parks or beaches. Sometimes, I feel like wanting to bunker down and just cycle straight and fast.



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If you're saying why don't I just get a road bike? Because I'm more a mountain bike rider. And, like I've said I have slipped disc. Riding using a drop bar isn't really ideal for me. But, I wanted to try it anyway on a mountain bike with full suspension.

It's definitely something different. That's why I went through the hassle of changing my handlebar. When I tried it yesterday, I tried to be as upright as possible. But, I also try to go down. Be careful not to hurt my back or I won't be able to go to work.

Check out my vid and picture above. Considering it's my first try, not bad at all. Yeah, I make mistakes but it's a learning process. I'll be testing it and seeing how it differs from a handlebar when I go to work next week. Pretty interesting aye?

What do you guys think?

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