Raising bars

dellboy22
dellboy22 Posts: 2
edited March 2014 in MTB beginners
Hi everyone,

I'm after a bit of advice: I want to raise the handlebars on my cube reaction by about 3 inches, but Im not really sure of the best way to go about it. I have an easton stem and easton monkey bars currently fitted to the bike but Im not sure which models either of these parts are exactly :oops: and I can't see it anywhere on the parts. They came already fitted to the bike which I bought second hand a couple of years ago. I've attached a few pictures so you get the idea and maybe someone could identify the parts?

thanks in advance,

David.

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Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    You will need to buy a new stem. Of you could just try a shorter one.

    Best bet will be your LBS so you can a few.
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  • Martin19681968
    Martin19681968 Posts: 63
    Why do you want to raise the bars so much?
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    You will loose a lot of front end grip and steering control if you raise the bars that much. Try a short stem, that will also give you a more upright position without taking away as much grip and control.
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