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Questions about best way to raise the handlebar on my bike
First and foremost, always make sure to get things set to the right torque when reassembling things after modifications to your headset. This is especially important for the bolt that compresses the ...
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There are other options to change the cockpit geometry than to make the stem higher.
A shorter stem. Chosing a stem that is 1-3 cm shorter already leads to a less streched and more upright position. ...
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Is there any consensus on which is the preferred option?
Neither.
The preferred option is a stem with the correct length and angle. There are typically 6 or 7 degree stems, 17 degree stems and 35 ...
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First a couple of notes: double check all dimensions and read up on fitting stems (a simple enough task, if you do the right things in the right order).
Now, both products have their uses.
The ...
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