Issues with installing new stem riser!
topshopper19
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Hello guys. need some advice. I recently installed a stem riser onto my mountain bike, and it doesn't seem to be stable. Let me explain: before every bike ride, I like to test that everything is in tact to prevent any injuries, you know, things like the seat, handlebars, and peddles. I've tested the handlebar too by trying to move it side to side, and after installing the stem riser, THE HANDLEBARS MOVE.
I need to know whether this is normal? Should I return it?
PLEASE NOTE: Its not super lose, so requires a little bit of strength to get handlebars to move out of position. BEFORE installing the stem riser, this did not happen....EVER!
what should i do? Thanks
Hello guys. need some advice. I recently installed a stem riser onto my mountain bike, and it doesn't seem to be stable. Let me explain: before every bike ride, I like to test that everything is in tact to prevent any injuries, you know, things like the seat, handlebars, and peddles. I've tested the handlebar too by trying to move it side to side, and after installing the stem riser, THE HANDLEBARS MOVE.
I need to know whether this is normal? Should I return it?
PLEASE NOTE: Its not super lose, so requires a little bit of strength to get handlebars to move out of position. BEFORE installing the stem riser, this did not happen....EVER!
what should i do? Thanks
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Do you mean a stem height extender - ie something popped down the steerer tube (if ahead) and then clamp the stem on to that?
If so bin it.0 -
Handlebars moving suggests something's not right somewhere, so you should sort it out before riding it.
Not many things you can do wrong with changing stems as long as you have the right size for your bike / bars.
When you say moving, do you mean side to side so the bars aren't pointing the same way as the front wheel, or are they rotating in the clamp, so up and down?0 -
As said, bin it.0
