How Can I Extend My Schwinn Quality Handlebars?

Schwinn quality handlebars are found on Schwinn recumbent style exercise bikes. If the seat has been adjusted and the handlebars are still not positioned right for you, add some mountain bike bar extensions. Mountain bikers have been doing it all along to add stretch when climbing. Stop by your local bike shop, then select your bar ends from many different configurations. Take them home and attach the them to your Schwinn bars for more comfort and versatility.

Things You'll Need

  • Utility knife
  • 5 mm hex wrench
  • Wood block
  • Hammer
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Instructions

    • 1

      Pry the small cap off both sides of your Schwinn handlebars. Using the utility knife, cut back 3/4-inch of the foam padding from the end of the bars.

    • 2

      Select the right or left side bar end. Open the jaw slightly using the 5-mm hex wrench. The set screw is on the bottom of the bar end.

    • 3

      Hold the bar end against the Schwinn handlebar with the open jaw end against the end of the Schwinn bar where you pried off the cap.

    • 4

      Hold a small block of wood against the bar end. Tap on the block of wood to force the bar end over the end of the Schwinn bars. Continue tapping until the bar end bottoms out against the foam where you cut it off. Do both sides.

    • 5

      Get on the bike. Put your hands on the bar extensions. Pull them up or down evenly and adjust them to your preference. Get off the bike. Reach underneath the bars and tighten the set screws to lock the bar extensions in place.