convert to flats bars or swap bike?

robbie7
robbie7 Posts: 292
edited August 2008 in Workshop
hi there looking for some advise. i have been having back problems and i finally thought it was sorted until today when riding my back suddenly locked up again leaving having to ride 12 miles home on top of the bars. i was recommened when i bought the bike a trek 1.7 to buy a flat bar road bike like a sirrus but as my back was getting better i decided to go against this advise. i was wondering how much do you think it would cost to convert? can you use a 10 speed set up flat barred or do you think i should swap for something like a sirrus

any help would be great

rob

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  • robbarker
    robbarker Posts: 1,367
    Don't be too hasty converting to flat bars - what you may need is higher bars rather than a different type. 10 speed on a flat bar setup is not easy to achieve either.

    Have you considered a riser stem, or even an adjustable one like this?

    http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-Ritc ... -15686.htm
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    Shimano do 10spd flat-bar shifters

    You'll need some, and some non-V brake levers (and the obvious stuff - grips, bars etc.)
    Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    Wot size is your Trek? If it's a 52 you could always sell it to me and start again.
  • robbie7
    robbie7 Posts: 292
    sadly its a fifty six!! did you need a 52??? would a 56 not do? lol
  • robbie7
    robbie7 Posts: 292
    to save trying to convert i would also consider a swap for something like a sirrus of similar spec.
  • robbarker
    robbarker Posts: 1,367
    maddog 2 wrote:
    Shimano do 10spd flat-bar shifters

    Only one model AFAIAA and Shimano claim you need to change the front derailleur too.

    http://cycle.shimano-eu.com/catalog/cyc ... 8871142469

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