Handlebars, stems and forks

For most utility bike usage, the most convenient handlebar shapes are the "North Road" shape as used on traditional British bikes, or the "parallel" shape also used in the Netherlands. Combined with a short stem, these can transform the seating position on a bike.

The traditional quill type handlebar stem is most common on utility bicycles. It offers a greater ease of adjustment without having to buy new parts, and it's also more straightforward to achieve higher handlebar positions. We offer stems with a height up to 300 mm, in both modern and traditional shapes.

The threadless, or "Ahead", type stem is more common on sport bikes. It's good for a low position, but makes it difficult to achieve a comfortable position for utility usage. However, we offer one stem which can be used to change your position on a bike fitted with a threadless stem.