Spacers below stem

[Bizkit031]

I changed my handle bars to a 740mm but not the stem,LBS tell me I can take a spacer out and move it up to get the same thing as a shorter stem,how true is this?

[Mr X]

I changed my handle bars to a 740mm but not the stem,LBS tell me I can take a spacer out and move it up to get the same thing as a shorter stem,how true is this?

 

I would estimate this to be about only 5% true.

[Hairy]

I changed my handle bars to a 740mm but not the stem,LBS tell me I can take a spacer out and move it up to get the same thing as a shorter stem,how true is this?

Your LBS is sniffing some patch and solution in the back of the store

[Wannabe]

I would estimate this to be about only 5% true.

 

What a nonsensical answer.

If you have nothing of value to add, rather refrain from responding.

[Bizkit031]

Ok so what will it do then?

[Vangar]

What a nonsensical answer.

If you have nothing of value to add, rather refrain from responding.

 

Was just a sarcastic way of saying it isn't true...

[Vangar]

Ok so what will it do then?

 

Depending on the bars, most likely drop you're riding position slightly down. Bike shops have a habit of doing this. I went in, said I'm feeling a bit stretched on the bike, what can I try.....a bikefit...not gonna give any other advice.

 

Went to another shop, bought a 70mm 0 rise stem to replace my 100mm 7 degree, much better, don't feel stretched at all anymore and more in control

[SwissVan]

Ok so what will it do then?

 

I changed my handle bars to a 740mm but not the stem,LBS tell me I can take a spacer out and move it up to get the same thing as a shorter stem,how true is this?

 

Its a bit confusing, are you talking about taking a spacer out from under the stem (lower the stem) or taking a spacer from the top and moving your stem up by putting the spacer under?

 

lifting the stem higher could result in a slightly shorter reach compared to before, but it wont be a lot

[Bizkit031]

They are Truvativ Boobar riser bars 20mm rise.

[Bizkit031]

Spacers are below,there is 3 of them. So I will have 2 below the stem and 1 above.

[Hairy]

Pic of your current set up (Try and get the info on the stem rise too please) and a clear description of what you are trying to achieve ... ie. lower bar height or higher bar height.

[Cellar]

trying to achieve ... ie. lower bar height or higher bar height.

 

He sounds like he's trying to achieve shorter reach.

[Hairy]

The other thing that happens if you go to a wider bar is that your hands are spaced further appart and effectively you are pulling your body forward and downwards (Do this in exaggerated form to see what I mean), this is why if one goes much wider than your current set up, the general trend is to fit a shorter stem.....many assumptions being made here without clear info or seeing you on your bike.

[Mojoman]

Doesnt this just change the height of the handlebars and not the actual distance from the seat to the bars?

[Hairy]

He sounds like he's trying to achieve shorter reach.

Then the shorter stem would be essential following going to a wider set of bars

[Bizkit031]

Stem is 90mm with a 6degree rise,wanna be slightly more behind the front axle seat can not move back on the rails anymore.