Longer reach stem?
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I recently wanted to swap what i thought was a shorter stem for a better angled one (The red one).
However looks like i need longer forks... I'm not sure...
However now I've swapped it over I might leave it as it is or if anyone can recommend something so i don't have to lean over too much more. The saddle is reasonably high and i can't get it much higher.
The other issue i have is and I've been completely ignorant to this is getting the right torque when i tighten the bolts up. Can anyone recommend what torque I need? Do I need a specific torque wrench?
Many thanks
However looks like i need longer forks... I'm not sure...
However now I've swapped it over I might leave it as it is or if anyone can recommend something so i don't have to lean over too much more. The saddle is reasonably high and i can't get it much higher.
The other issue i have is and I've been completely ignorant to this is getting the right torque when i tighten the bolts up. Can anyone recommend what torque I need? Do I need a specific torque wrench?
Many thanks
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I don't really under stand the question ? what is the problem your experiancing
Nb a longer fork wont more the handle bars any nearer. The top tube remains the same length0 -
Well the bars just feel too low - do I need a better angle?
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So you want to raise the bars. Then you need either a shorter stem or a higher rise stem."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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So you want to raise the bars. Then you need either a shorter stem or a higher rise stem.
Or higher rise barsTransition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350 -
Already look like a pretty big rise in those bars.I don't do smileys.
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Is the bike far to small for you. ? I cant understand why your seat height is close to max, if the frame is in the normal range for your body0
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Those handle bars look extremely narrow =/
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Steerer tube extender? £15 from Wiggle...
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Not if you like your face!Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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Not if you like your face!
I was considering one of these. Have you got experience of them failing or do you just not like the idea ?0 -
He was just born ugly.I don't do smileys.
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They are nastily unstable compared to a proper length steerer.Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0