Casperxm

Serious Problem I can't reach my brake levers what is the problem, should I move my bar up?

joeyduck

Your seat is all the way forward, really low in the seat post and you have a small stem already.

I would guess you need a bike with a shorter top tube (smaller frame).

Casperxm

Im getting a zero offset seatpost which will bring me an inch forward i'm hoping that will make the difference if not i guess got to spend some money

RoadTire 

If your bike fits will enough, then tilt the bars up to level, that will shorten the reach a bit. Also look into wedges or adjustments that bring the levers themselves closer to the bars.

I agree with joeyduck - looks like an overall fit issue. I have the same seat-forward-short stem, which just barely works for me, should have whole different geometry to fit me properly.

Igualmente

If I recall, you are 5'11" and the bike is a 60cm. So, it is likely a bit of a fit challenge (i.e. the frame is not ideal, but might be workable). Good thing you have what looks like a short stem (is it 80mm?).

I take it your problem is using the brake levers when you are on the hoods because it is too far from the seat to the brake hoods? If so, +1 on what RoadTire said: rotate the handlebars upward (they should be rotated so that the bottom straighter portion of the handlebar is level or angled downward a bit... not like they are now pointing upward). See what that does.

Also, I would recommend double checking that your saddle height is ok. It should, at least, not be too high. The higher it is, the longer your effective reach to the handlebars and brake levers. Sit fully on the saddle, place a pedal at the bottom of its stroke roughly inline with the seat post, then try putting your heel on the pedal while you are seated properly. Your heel should reach the pedal without difficulty (but with a pretty straight leg), otherwise your seat is probably too high.

jwarner

I'm all about rotating those handlebars up until the flat part of the drops is pointing slightly downward. As has been said, this will likely help you out when riding the hoods. I might also consider the placement of your brake handles. I can't tell from the picture, but it seems to me that you might be able to get the actual handle closer to the bend in the drops by bringing them up on the handlebar a little, which will also shorten your effective reach.

Maxillius

Move the brake handles to where you can reach them. I know you'll have to retape your bars but a little change can make a big difference, and you won't have to change your riding position.

noglider 

Your bike might be too big for you.

Clem von Jones

The entire setup is wrong in so many ways. The bike frame is for somebody about six feet tall, or from 5'10" to 6'3". How tall are you? A more stretched out position will enable you to reach the levers easier. I suspect you have a "my bike is too big" fixation but it might not be if you set it up correctly.

qclabrat

if you can't change to a smaller bike consider changing to a flat bar to bring the braking position closer, zero off set seatposts will only bring you at most an inch closer, and I'm guessing by your stem and seat position you'll need closer to 2-3 inches. good thing is that you have a single speed, so cost for new bar and levers would be minimal. If like the look of mustache bars, you could probably keep the levers.

RoadTire 

Pictures. How about a white garage door picture of you on the bike? Also, some measurements, like clearance between the top bar and your ... maybe you have really long legs and short torso fit problems. Let's get some pictures and measurements.