Raising the bar

[LeighPing]

I got this in the post today. Sick squid (£6) from China. It seems quite strong and 'well made' at first glance. It's done a great job of raising up the bars. It's intended purpose, straightening my back for a more comfortable seating and riding position. It was pretty solid on a brief test ride.



Before fitting -





After fitting -

 

[Paul smith]

Just had one fitted to my bike mr ping...looks exactly the same as that...£23.50...also had new cassette an chain..plus he tightened up whatever needed tightning...altogether..came to £113....he didn,t charge for labour...made his money on the parts i should imagine...cassette was £50..ebike chain £39.30...an riser...very happy with what he done though....my 1st service after 1300 odd miles...

 

[Mike63]

Sounds good Paul....Where was this ?
cheers....Mike

 

[Paul smith]

Local bike shop ..ec cycles...Merthyr S.Wales...been around for years...will
have no problem when next service due...seem to know they stuff....

 

[RobF]

Strictly, those adjustable stems shouldn't be used almost vertical.

The 0-60 markings on the side indicate the maximum angle.

Looks to me as if you have it slightly outside its comfort zone.

Shouldn't be a problem, provided you only ride on road and cycle paths.

A stem riser is a better job, although you might also need a stubby rigid stem if the reach on the original rigid one is too long.

Alternatively, you could deploy your adjustable, but well within its designed angle of use.

http://www.lightinthebox.com/gy-aluminum-alloy-handlebar-stem-riser-extender_p1892295.html?currency=GBP&litb_from=paid_adwords_shopping&sku=545_9350&utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=cpc&adword_mt=&adword_ct=84187195634&adword_kw=&adword_pos=1o1&adword_pl=&adword_net=g&adword_tar=&adw_src_id=1810908567_301579154_21687113474_pla-78632235196&gclid=CO3I-Lv0680CFcSRGwodzzoDvw

 

[LeighPing]

Thanks Rob, I'll give it a good test and adjust accordingly.

 

[RobF]

It should be fine, but it's worth pointing out for others reading the thread those adjustable stems are not suitable for proper mountain biking where the handlebars are used as leverage, rather than just for gentle steering.

 

[Mike63]

Local bike shop ..ec cycles...Merthyr S.Wales

Cheers Paul...Pity it's not West Yorkshire

My bike is booked into 50 Cycles in Loughborough on Wednesday,
It's only 9 months old but feels like It'll need similar work to yours,
I'll be happy if I escape with a similar price.

Next bike I buy will definitely be nearer home or at least where I can ring and talk to someone...no more multinational's for me.

....best of luck....Mike

 

[Paul smith]

Hey mike..bought mine from martins at ebikeshop..about 150 miles away...no way im taking it back down there for a service...very nervous handing the beast over this dude..he done top job though...mine about 9 months old as well..bought it last october....an good luck with 50 cycles....

 

[soundwave]

paul take off that adjustable stem asap you going to kill ur self up fod or bike park w with that on it lol.

get a fixed one with the angle you want it at

chain and cassette would of cost 35 quid max if you done it yourself.

 

[Paul smith]

Wish i read these posts before buying the bloody thing...bit para about using it now....

 

[soundwave]

its easy enough to change back but that thing is no good for off road stuff as if it fails you will go head first in to the floor.