Stem riders?

Meguinness
Meguinness Posts: 8
edited October 2016 in MTB workshop & tech
What the best option to rise handlebars , a riser or a adjustable stem ? Or just get a rised handlebar? Opinions please on pros and cons,t thanx
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  • mugensi
    mugensi Posts: 559
    It depends on how short your steerer has been cut and how much of an increase your looking for.

    the adjustable stem will not only raise the height of your handlebars, it'll also shorten the reach so if you want to retain the same reach be sure to buy a longer stem than you currently have. You'll have to work out angles and lengths in order to figure out which length to buy.
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    If you ever intend to ride off road both are lethal and will almost certainly result in serious injury.
    If you're riding on road or canal towpaths etc then either is fine as long as you thread lock all the bolts and check them regularly.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Safer way of doing it
    http://bbbcycling.com/bike-parts/stems/BHS-25

    Mix and match with riser bars if you must.
    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.
  • Giraffoto
    Giraffoto Posts: 2,078
    You can easily get 40mm or 50mm riser bars, and a 25° stem can get you another 10 - 15mm. How much higher do you want your handlebar?
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  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    A set of these should give enough rise for anyone
    http://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/apes-12-i ... hrome.html
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Oh god, some things cannot be unseen.....
    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.

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