57' Columbia Want To Raise Handle Bars To More Comfortable Height

[Auggie56]

I'm a senior and just bought this bike. I know it's going to kill my back leaning over on the handlebars. Aside from manufacturing something of my own design, is there something on the market to modify the height? Secondly. I saw someone using a roller device to straiten fenders. Anyone know where I can get that done?

Thanks

 

[Saving Tempest]

First of all, make sure the seat post is set so that you have proper extension (stroke), not too high or low.

Secondly, once you get on the bike yo need to reach out to determine if you should get longer reaching handlebars (not a crime, keep the old ones) but there are bars that reach back farther. This is something you can discuss with a bike shop or friend who know this stuff.

I don't know your height or arm length but it's like fitting you for a suit...The stem is probably the right height, it's the handlebars.

I have switched out handlebars quite a few times in 3 decades and tend to get them higher and longer. Torrington and Wald.

Welcome to the CABE! Here's to hoping the packing was done well as I see your picture has an eBay file name, it's a beaut!

 

[West is the Best]

I have a bike just like yours but in green and cream but no rack. I need to take a good picture to post.

I had to put new wheels on it to make it ridable but have the originals that I will refurbish someday. Welcome!