Longer reach stem?

World\'s Dump
World\'s Dump Posts: 107
edited November 2015 in MTB beginners
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

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  • brianbee
    brianbee Posts: 330
    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 length
  • World\'s Dump
    World\'s Dump Posts: 107
    Well the bars just feel too low - do I need a better angle?

    Thanks
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    So you want to raise the bars. Then you need either a shorter stem or a higher rise stem.
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  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    [url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19734198#p19734198]nicklouse[/url] wrote:
    So you want to raise the bars. Then you need either a shorter stem or a higher rise stem.

    Or higher rise bars
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Already look like a pretty big rise in those bars.
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  • brianbee
    brianbee Posts: 330
    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 body
  • y2keable
    y2keable Posts: 349
    Those handle bars look extremely narrow =/ 
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  • bold seagull
    bold seagull Posts: 145
    Steerer tube extender? £15 from Wiggle...
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Not if you like your face!
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  • brianbee
    brianbee Posts: 330
    [url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19736394#p19736394]The Rookie[/url] wrote:
    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 ?
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    He was just born ugly.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    They are nastily unstable compared to a proper length steerer.
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