How to Dial in Your MTB Cockpit | In Depth Setup Guide

Your cockpit setup has a massive impact on how your bike feels — from front end grip and steering sensitivity to arm pump and overall confidence on steep terrain. In this video, I break down how to properly dial in your MTB cockpit, including: • Spacer vs bar rise • Stem length and steering input • Bar width and roll • Carbon vs alloy handlebars • Grip diameter • Brake lever position and throw • Shifter setup • And how all of it ties into overall bike fit Small adjustments to your bars, stem, and controls can completely change how your bike handles. Whether you’re riding bike park, steep tech, slopestyle, or trail, this guide will help you understand how each cockpit adjustment affects performance — so you can stop guessing and start dialing in. Let me know in the comments what cockpit changes made the biggest difference for you 👇 Bar Height Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyzU305gbCU Reach Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idd5IZgxia4&t=10s RAD Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCeuC-uv7FY&t=42s Subscribe for new videos every Monday, and new shorts every Tuesday and Thursday! Appreciate the support! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:39 Identify your goal 2:22 Spacers VS Bar Rise 6:31 Stem Length 10:42 Bar Choice 16:44 Bar Roll 18:06 Grips, Brakes, Shifter Setup Sponsors: - DJI (Action Camera) - Fox (Suspension) - Race Face (Cockpit & Wheels) - Ari Bikes (Frames, use this link for a discount 🙏🏼 https://aribikes.com/peterjamison) - Shimano (Drivetrain & Brakes) - Michelin (tires) - FiveTen (shoes) If you enjoyed this video and want more MTB content, you can find me on social here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterjamison/ Webiste: https://www.peterjamisonmtb.com/ Some of my favorite music: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/136HN0trc72xSd2BlybYzD?si=74e6793622be4b44