New Bike Adjustments
navrig2
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I ride road most of the time and until last week used a 2005 GT Avalanche 3.0 with some upgraded kit as my MTB.
Last week I took delivery of a new Bird Zero hardtail and on my first outing to Glentress managed to tip myself over the bars. Bruised shoulder and some ligament damage a thumb. Nothing broken apart from my helmet (but that's another thread!).
The frame size is right for me, I am a Joe Average shape however the riding position is quite different from the GT and am looking at what I could consider to make some minor adjustments.
For starters the bars are much wider, at 760mm, than my GT. The stem is also shorter at 65mm. This means that I find the setup feels "small". The wider hands position draws me closer the bars which in conjunction with the short stem gives the impression of small.
Do I take more time to adapt and get used to the position or do I consider swapping either the stem or the bars?
Any thoughts?
Last week I took delivery of a new Bird Zero hardtail and on my first outing to Glentress managed to tip myself over the bars. Bruised shoulder and some ligament damage a thumb. Nothing broken apart from my helmet (but that's another thread!).
The frame size is right for me, I am a Joe Average shape however the riding position is quite different from the GT and am looking at what I could consider to make some minor adjustments.
For starters the bars are much wider, at 760mm, than my GT. The stem is also shorter at 65mm. This means that I find the setup feels "small". The wider hands position draws me closer the bars which in conjunction with the short stem gives the impression of small.
Do I take more time to adapt and get used to the position or do I consider swapping either the stem or the bars?
Any thoughts?
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Move all the controls inboard a bit to feel what narrower bars would be like. You could also slide the saddle back a bit to get an idea of what a longer stem would feel like.I don't do smileys.
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Depending on their shape you may also be able to rotate the bars in the stem to get a little more reach0
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I can do both - saddle back a bit and bars rotation. Currently they sit up so they could rotate forwards.
I'll try that over the weekend.
If I can get the each to be a bit longer then I can work with the width although I'll no doubt bounce off trees and other trail side stuff.
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Did you set up the suspension?
Not setting it up right will cause face/dirt contact.
Wide bars and short stem are better for more aggressive riding and will take some getting used to compared to an old style set up of long stem and wide bars. Give it a few rides before making changes.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350 -
Did you set up the suspension?
Not setting it up right will cause face/dirt contact.
Wide bars and short stem are better for more aggressive riding and will take some getting used to compared to an old style set up of long stem and wide bars. Give it a few rides before making changes.
I didn't set up the suspension which was a comment my mate made when he helped pick me up!!
Numpty.0 -
Only one numpty here. You need to set it up to suit yourself. No one else can do it for you.
I like insulting RMSC, but you missed his point.I don't do smileys.
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I've seen someone break a frame and an arm within minutes of starting their first ride on a new bike because they didn't bother setting up the suspension.
Having the spring set too soft and the rebound too fast will send you face first in to the ground very quickly.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350 -
I agree, but in this case I think Navrig was calling himself a Numpty......
I like insulting RMSCCurrently 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 -
I always assume the worst in people.I don't do smileys.
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Reciprocated I'm sure.....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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I ride road most of the time and until last week used a 2005 GT Avalanche 3.0 with some upgraded kit as my MTB.
Last week I took delivery of a new Bird Zero hardtail and on my first outing to Glentress managed to tip myself over the bars. Bruised shoulder and some ligament damage a thumb. Nothing broken apart from my helmet (but that's another thread!).
The frame size is right for me, I am a Joe Average shape however the riding position is quite different from the GT and am looking at what I could consider to make some minor adjustments.
For starters the bars are much wider, at 760mm, than my GT. The stem is also shorter at 65mm. This means that I find the setup feels "small". The wider hands position draws me closer the bars which in conjunction with the short stem gives the impression of small.
Do I take more time to adapt and get used to the position or do I consider swapping either the stem or the bars?
Any thoughts?
given that you ride road most of the time its probably a combination of new bike, not setting up the fork like said above and lack of skills0 -
Only one numpty here. You need to set it up to suit yourself. No one else can do it for you.
I like insulting RMSC, but you missed his point.
Wooah!! I wasn't calling anyone a numpty but MYSELF!0 -
I agree, but in this case I think Navrig was calling himself a Numpty......
I like insulting RMSC
Absolutely. Apologies if taken any other way. I've PM'd RMSC to apologise.0 -
It takes an awful lot more than that to offend me but keep trying :-)Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350
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Don't worry, I will.I don't do smileys.
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