How make my MTB more comfortable?
copperthorpe
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Hi folks,
I ride a Talon 27.5 and I want to know if I changed my bars would I get a more 'sit up' style as I use my bike for getting around town and will never take it off road (bike was given to me so just want to adapt it to my needs).
I ride a Talon 27.5 and I want to know if I changed my bars would I get a more 'sit up' style as I use my bike for getting around town and will never take it off road (bike was given to me so just want to adapt it to my needs).
C49
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You can use either higher rise bars or a high rise stem. Don't go wider with the bars, that will have the opposite effect.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350
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If it has wide bars, you could fit some narrower ones, otherwise as RMSC says, riser bars and or a riser stem.
Not sure why riding round town means you want to sit up though, even my town hack bike has the grips about 2" below the saddle as I find that more comfy than taking all the weight on my precious 'arris.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 -
Back problems sadly but will try the riser stem idea....thanksC490
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Search eBay for BBB riser handlebar stem, it's what you want, don't get one of those horrid steerer extenders, not a good idea.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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An dont get an adjustable stem either. Other end of things how is the saddle position? You may be able to nudge it forward slightly to sit you up a slight amount. That or if the seat post is a layback you may be able to swap to an inline post but both may affect how you pedal.0
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This is why I use this forum,good friendly advice on all topics.
Thank you have a Happy New year to all & safe riding for 2016.
C490
