Frog bike handle bar height

[xyz123]

Hi novice cyclist here so bear with me please.

I got my daughter a frog 52 bike from ebay. She absolutely loves it but finds handlebar too low.

Here's a photo of the bike. Am I right in thinking that I cant add any more risers and only way is to get a height adapter from frog?

Secondly, is it something that I really can't do at home. Frog manual says go to a bike mechanic which is easier said than done in these times. I called a bike shop yesterday and they said they are not doing any servicing at the moment (at leat till end of the month).



Thanks

[chrisch77]

Correct, you’ll need to change the ‘stem’ to lift the handlebars any further. Easy diy job, probably 10 minutes with an Allen key to do it so just look for a taller stem online. Note that the one fitted has very little offset (I.e. bars are close to the front of the fork) so you may have to extend the bars forward to retro fit an alternative stem with lift in it. Check diameters of the fork tube and the handlebar for match with new stem.

[chrisch77]

Apologies, there is also the option of a stem lifter like this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264692575239

[RizzoTheRat]

You can also get adjustable risers like this, but again it will move the bars forwards a bit as well as up

https://www.amazon.com/Wake-Adjustable-Mountain-Ha...

[xyz123]

Thanks for your replies. I will look for a riser.

[EddyBee]

Another option would be to fit some riser bars like these

https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Gusset-Wharf-High-Rise-Ur...

Then you won’t have to worry about extending the reach., have a look what size rise there is too, those may be too high.
You’ll have to find out what diameter bars you have fitted at the moment.

They may be wider but you can cut them down. Just make sure you plug the bar ends after or make sure the grips cover the ends of the bars.

Edited by EddyBee on Monday 15th June 10:06

Edited by EddyBee on Monday 15th June 10:06

[PDoh]

Hi
I just wondered if you got sorted with the height of the handlebars for the frog bike?
I have exactly the same problem on a frog 52

Thanks

[Clarkk]

I discovered a way to raise the handlebars on a kid's bike, which provides comfort when my daughter rides. I have successfully applied to my daughter's bike with very simple steps: First, remove the hub bolt or nut a few turns. In the next step, you need to pull the handlebars of the bike up meticulously until your child has the desired height to use. Align the handlebars to ensure proper orientation, especially since the bike The pedal may have gone sideways during the first process. The next thing that you should align the handlebars with is the saddle. Note that the handlebars can be above, level with, or just below the saddle. If the saddle is already in place, make sure the handlebars are slightly below or equal to the height of the saddle. And finally, squeeze the steering wheel and get the job done.

[outnumbered]

Clarkk said:

I discovered a way to raise the handlebars on a kid's bike, which provides comfort when my daughter rides. I have successfully applied to my daughter's bike with very simple steps: First, remove the hub bolt or nut a few turns. In the next step, you need to pull the handlebars of the bike up meticulously until your child has the desired height to use. Align the handlebars to ensure proper orientation, especially since the bike The pedal may have gone sideways during the first process. The next thing that you should align the handlebars with is the saddle. Note that the handlebars can be above, level with, or just below the saddle. If the saddle is already in place, make sure the handlebars are slightly below or equal to the height of the saddle. And finally, squeeze the steering wheel and get the job done.

Great tip, especially the bit about squeezing the steering wheel, I always forget to do that.

[troc]

outnumbered said:

Clarkk said:

I discovered a way to raise the handlebars on a kid's bike, which provides comfort when my daughter rides. I have successfully applied to my daughter's bike with very simple steps: First, remove the hub bolt or nut a few turns. In the next step, you need to pull the handlebars of the bike up meticulously until your child has the desired height to use. Align the handlebars to ensure proper orientation, especially since the bike The pedal may have gone sideways during the first process. The next thing that you should align the handlebars with is the saddle. Note that the handlebars can be above, level with, or just below the saddle. If the saddle is already in place, make sure the handlebars are slightly below or equal to the height of the saddle. And finally, squeeze the steering wheel and get the job done.

Great tip, especially the bit about squeezing the steering wheel, I always forget to do that.

It’s also extremely annoying when your pedals go sideways - especially during the first process.

[Clarkk]

Clarkk said:

I discovered a way to raise the handlebars on a kid's bike, which provides comfort when my daughter rides. I have successfully applied to my daughter's bike with very simple steps: First, remove the hub bolt or nut a few turns. In the next step, you need to pull the handlebars of the bike up meticulously until your child has the desired height to use. Align the handlebars to ensure proper orientation, especially since the bike The pedal may have gone sideways during the first process. The next thing that you should align the handlebars with is the saddle. Note that the handlebars can be above, level with, or just below the saddle. If the saddle is already in place, make sure the handlebars are slightly below or equal to the height of the saddle. And finally, squeeze the steering wheel and get the job done.

I recommend ensuring that you have just the right tool size and that your Allen wrench perfectly fits the hexagonal socket for it to work smoothly and properly. You can find out how to do this in detail here: https://biketoworkday.us/how-to-raise-the-handleba...