How to Replace Scott Mountain Bike Handlebars

  • Step 1 Scott Mountain Bike Handlebars

    • Prop bike upright

    • Unscrew the hex bolts holding the front and rear shifter in place.

      • Use the H4 size hex wrench

    • Repeat for other side of handlebars.

  • Step 2

    • Slide the shifters toward the center of the handlebars so there is a gap between them and the grips.

    • Repeat for other side of handlebars.

  • Step 3

    • Use a flathead screwdriver to wedge a gap between the grip and the handlebars.

    • Twist grip around until it comes off of handlebar.

    • Repeat for other side of handlebars.

  • Step 4

    • Slide the shifters off of the end of the handlebars.

    • Let them hang on the bike.

    • Repeat for other side of handlebars.

  • Step 5

    • Unscrew the hex bolts holding the center bracket in place.

      • Use H3 hex wrench.

    • Place center bracket and hex screws off to the side. They will be needed in the next step.

  • Step 6

    • Attach new handlebars and screw the center bracket back in place.

    • Make sure that handlebars are centered.

  • Step 7

    • Slide the shifters back onto the handlebars so that the numbers are upright.

    • Do not screw them back in place yet.

  • Step 8

    • Slide the handlebar grips back onto the ends of the handlebars.

    • Slide the shifters back against the grips and screw them into place.