How to choose a handlebar

How to choose your handlebar

You can choose from 3 handlebar styles.

  • Comfort
  • Sport
  • Klunker

Whether you're transporting your children, groceries, or professional equipment, the choice of handlebars directly contributes to comfort, riding pleasure, and performance.

The main parameters to consider

Width

Wide handlebars improve steering leverage and make low-speed maneuvers easier, especially when carrying a heavy load.

Note that handlebars that are too wide can be uncomfortable for shorter cyclists.

Backsweep

The Backsweep refers to the angle of the handlebars towards the rider.

* A significant backsweep offers a more upright and relaxed riding position, particularly appreciated for daily commutes.

* A smaller backsweep offers a more dynamic position, better suited to pedal-powered bikes.

Rise

Height significantly influences posture.

* Higher handlebars help maintain a straighter back.

* Lower handlebars provide a more dynamic riding position and are therefore preferred for muscular builds.

The different handlebars of your Petit Porteur

Comfort

The Comfort handlebars offer a relatively upright riding position, similar to that found on a traditional city bike. Their medium width suits all body types.

  • Moderate width: 64 cm
  • Significant backsweep: 37°
  • Moderate rise: 41 mm

Sport

The sport-style handlebars offer a slightly forward-leaning riding position, ideal for developing muscular power. They are best suited for a non-electric version of the bike.

  • Width: 72 cm
  • Backsweep: 12°
  • Rise: 15 mm

Klunker

The Klunker model strikes a balance between comfort and sport. It's both wide and relatively straight, but with a fairly significant rise, offering a rather upright riding position. It also adds a touch of BMX/Motocross style that perfectly complements the frame's design.

  • High width: 71 cm
  • Moderate backsweep: 18°
  • High rise: 120 mm