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How can I raise my handlebars when there are no spacers above the stem?

Bicycles Asked on March 26, 2021

I have a threadless setup with no spacers above the stem. What is the simplest way to raise my handlebars?

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5 Answers

One or more of the three options

  • Change the stem to one with an angle, with such a short stem height gain will be limited.
  • Replace the bars with a riser bar, these will give up to 40mm, maybe more of you shop around
  • A stem extender (proviso - not on a carbon steerer).

Presuming no carbon parts (bars, stem or steerer), replacing these is well within the capabilities of of anyone who is moderately DIY capable with basic tools (Hex keys should be all you need).

Correct answer by mattnz on March 26, 2021

You can buy a handlebar riser adaptor like this: https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/510DPDSJLYL.SX679.jpg

Answered by natraj kalyan on March 26, 2021

Replace the stem with one that has a bit of an angle.

Stems are available in many combinations of lengths and angles, so if you're dissatisfied with the reach on the bike too you can solve that in one go as well

Every respectable LBS should have a ton of options on hand.

Btw many forks require a minimum of one spacer above the stem, especially those with carbon steerer tubes. You should double check your stem is installed complaint with the manufacturer's requirements.

Answered by whatsisname on March 26, 2021

You can get another handlebar with a different value of "rise":

Rise in handlebars

Explanation

There are models with very high rise:

High rise

You can go to the extreme (might be very flexy, but OK for e.g. commuting):

Extreme

Answered by Grigory Rechistov on March 26, 2021

A web image search for "stem riser adapter" will locate literally hundreds of sites selling handlebar height increasing adapters - from all the usual large sellers plus numerous smaller outlets.

The image at the bottom of this answer provides a random sampling of examples.
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Here is a useful Stack Exchange Q&A re the safety of using such extenders.

Here are a number of SE questions re handlebar extension.

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Answered by Russell McMahon on March 26, 2021

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