Lang Frans Posted April 3, 2019 Share Hello all I have swopped my Stump Jumper trail bike for a XC Silverback - always wanted a light hardtail. I am a little bit overwhelmed after the first ride, it is like climbing out of a Land Rover Discovery and getting into a Ferrari! I definitely need to get this hard tail more comfortable - see attached pics of the current stem and handle bar (725 mm wide) I am thinking a more positive stem and high rise handle bars but I don't want to totally spoil the character of the bike. Can experienced riders please suggest specs for stem and handle bar? - I do 20 to 30 km social rides. I noted that there is a load of these items available in the classifieds and I can use your specs to do the mods myself. Can you also please list middle of the road brands, not too cheap but good quality. Appreciate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted April 3, 2019 Share Some nice wide tyres at a nice low pressure will soften the ride a bit.Go tubeless if you haven't already. Lang Frans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypot Posted April 3, 2019 Share Just turn your stem around as a starting point and see how it feels from there. Free 'upgrade' Traveler, Leon O and DieselnDust 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterF Posted April 3, 2019 Share Go for a bike fit. Traveler, matthieup and ChrisF 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted April 3, 2019 Share Turn the stem around and maybe try a nice 25mm rise bar from one of the CHAFFA brands Lang Frans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacoo Posted April 3, 2019 Share Uhm, which stumpjumper did you swop for that bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose! Posted April 3, 2019 Share Turn it around.But then the bar will be higher than the saddle? Edited April 3, 2019 by Mongoose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Frans Posted April 3, 2019 Share Uhm, which stumpjumper did you swop for that bike?Was the comp model (aluminium frame, Sram 7/9, Reba RL, Fox Triad) Was a great trail bike, sold it after a 7 year lay off due to poor health. Easing back into cycling now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted April 4, 2019 Share How does it feel unfomfortable? Too much reach? Discomfort in areas - back/hamstrings/etc? How is your flexibility? What do you want to get out of the changes? Flipping the stem around (as stated by others) will already make a massive difference. Start with that and progress from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Frans Posted April 4, 2019 Share How does it feel unfomfortable? Too much reach? Discomfort in areas - back/hamstrings/etc? How is your flexibility? What do you want to get out of the changes?Flipping the stem around (as stated by others) will already make a massive difference. Start with thiat and progress from thereI think the picture is misleading, the current stem is actually slightly positive, 2 or so degrees, i will have to consider riser bars. My neck is taking strain with the current setup. Doing sociak rides at the moment, hoping to stretch this pending shoulder and knee rehab, tks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky DQ Posted April 5, 2019 Share I think the picture is misleading, the current stem is actually slightly positive, 2 or so degrees, i will have to consider riser bars. My neck is taking strain with the current setup. Doing sociak rides at the moment, hoping to stretch this pending shoulder and knee rehab, tksIt may appear slightly positive, but I believe if you turn it around you will get even more rise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted April 5, 2019 Share Go for a bike fit. Frans this is some VERY sound advice ! If you let us know where you live, then we might be able to point you towards a specialist in your area. In the Western Cape I certainly can recommend - https://irmfit.co.za/services/ The photo of your older bike suggests a "non-standard" approach to bike setup (or it could just be a dropper seat post...) - the bars are much higher than the saddle. There may be many reasons you ended with this setup. Clearly going from there to a level setup will feel significantly different. A proper bike fit will look at your range of movement, and take you through the steps of what setup is best for you. Lang Frans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted April 5, 2019 Share Nice wheels.Dont change those. Patchelicious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Frans Posted April 5, 2019 Share Frans this is some VERY sound advice ! If you let us know where you live, then we might be able to point you towards a specialist in your area. In the Western Cape I certainly can recommend - https://irmfit.co.za/services/ The photo of your older bike suggests a "non-standard" approach to bike setup (or it could just be a dropper seat post...) - the bars are much higher than the saddle. There may be many reasons you ended with this setup. Clearly going from there to a level setup will feel significantly different. A proper bike fit will look at your range of movement, and take you through the steps of what setup is best for you. I live in Centurion, thank you! ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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