How To Change Your Handlebars

Changing your handlebars isn't a common job, but, it's a simple, good-to-know, maintenance task that you can definitely do at home.
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Changing your road bike handlebars isn't something that you'll be doing that often, but it's a super-simple job that you can do at home. Changing your bars is also a great opportunity to check your handlebars and stem out for damage.

All you'll need is a set of allen keys, a tape measure and some electrical tape. If you have one, use a torque wrench.

Once you've changed your handlebars, there are a few more things that you'll need to do to finish the job. These videos should help:
How To Use A Torque Wrench + Tighten Bolts Safely: gcn.eu/1M5wSiZ
How (and where) to use fibre grip and grease: gcn.eu/1vzXBiM
How to change handlebar tape like a pro mechanic: gcn.eu/1zoiV5C
How to change bar tape like a boss/Dan Lloyd: gcn.eu/1M5xq8g

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