Dicky DQ Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 I don't know, I can't get my bars low enough on a 29'r and I cut my bars down to below 700 as they would not fit on some of the dinkum single tracks. But seeing as 80% of the people don't do ever go there to each his own. but these super wide bars just look uncomfortable.
Bizkit031 Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 If your steerer is not cut too short, you can still play with spacers to experiment with height adjustments.I have 3 spacers,so what I have done at the moment is kept 2 underneath and 1 on top.
Bizkit031 Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 If you're happy with the rise, you'll be fine with the same. It'll bring you slightly lower but slightly closer, so in the end pretty much the same from a comfort perspective. At least, that's what I think will happen. The only problem is that I'm having to move quite far for in the corners to weight the front so that it doesn't wash out,so my worry is going shorter might hamper cornering even more.
Mr X Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 The only problem is that I'm having to move quite far for in the corners to weight the front so that it doesn't wash out,so my worry is going shorter might hamper cornering even more. Take out all spacers, only use a flat bar or even better the Momsen upside down bar, use a negative angled downwards stem, if at first it feels uncomfortable try and stick with it a while to get used to it... Get the bars as low as possible.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 The only problem is that I'm having to move quite far for in the corners to weight the front so that it doesn't wash out,so my worry is going shorter might hamper cornering even more. Nah. From my understanding, you'll actually be able to weight it up more easily with a shorter stem, as the transfer of weight will happen more smoothly and over less distance. You also won't have to lean as far forward to get the same weight distribution as you'd have to with a longer stem (plane would be shorter, so any change in position will have a more marked difference on weight distribution) The steering will also be more direct. So you should be able to move it more easily.
Bizkit031 Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 Nah. From my understanding, you'll actually be able to weight it up more easily with a shorter stem, as the transfer of weight will happen more smoothly and over less distance. You also won't have to lean as far forward to get the same weight distribution as you'd have to with a longer stem (plane would be shorter, so any change in position will have a more marked difference on weight distribution) The steering will also be more direct. So you should be able to move it more easily. Shot a lot for the advice worth hurt to try it,now to find a 70mm stem.
Vangar Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 Shot a lot for the advice worth hurt to try it,now to find a 70mm stem. If you are close to Pretoria. Epic cycles stock nice KCNC stems. Bought a 70mm there.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 Shot a lot for the advice worth hurt to try it,now to find a 70mm stem.http://www.performancebikes.co.za/pFUNN0030/FUNN-Chameleon-Stem.aspxhttp://www.performancebikes.co.za/pFUNN0005/FUNN-Stryge-stem.aspxhttp://www.performancebikes.co.za/pFUNN0007/Funnduro-stem.aspx
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 If you are close to Pretoria. Epic cycles stock nice KCNC stems. Bought a 70mm there. NOOOOO!!! I've personally seen one of those things bend under cornering. KCNC stuff only has 3 places on a bike - chainring bolts, QR seatpost collars and jockey wheels. They're made of cheese, and the bolts strip at the slightest provocation.
cadenceblur Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 Take out all spacers, only use a flat bar or even better the Momsen upside down bar, use a negative angled downwards stem, if at first it feels uncomfortable try and stick with it a while to get used to it... Get the bars as low as possible.surely this is only suitable for XC, too much of a drop will hamper downhill performance, aggravated by a shorter stem? Or am I wrong?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 http://www.performancebikes.co.za/pFUNN0010/TRON-stem.aspx
Vangar Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 NOOOOO!!! I've personally seen one of those things bend under cornering. KCNC stuff only has 3 places on a bike - chainring bolts, QR seatpost collars and jockey wheels. They're made of cheese, and the bolts strip at the slightest provocation. Lol. Allrighty. My 95kg ass hasn't bent it yet. Maybe i've been lucky. And i don't hit the big stuff. Guess i'll pick up some easton haven kit for the new bike then
Bizkit031 Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 surely this is only suitable for XC, too much of a drop will hamper downhill performance, aggravated by a shorter stem? Or am I wrong? yea if you a race snake then that will work but not for trail and all mountain.
Capricorn Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 The only problem is that I'm having to move quite far for in the corners to weight the front so that it doesn't wash out,so my worry is going shorter might hamper cornering even more. current bar width?
Capricorn Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 720mm was 740mm u say you washing out, or it feels like you going to wash out up front? Flat corners?
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