Slowbee Posted August 25, 2008 Author Posted August 25, 2008 thanks HR. Will give it a bash a bit later
AndreZA Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 I also like to move my hand closer to the center of the bars when climbing non technical climbs.
Slowbee Posted August 25, 2008 Author Posted August 25, 2008 Mampara, the problem is I am just starting out. The bike has a flat bar and it feels just a tad to far in reach for me on climbs as my back hurts like hell. So need to get comfy on the bike before I do to much. When I bought the bike Mr Crow advised me to change one thing at a time and see how it goes. So for the moment I am either going to move the bar up one spacer - or get a riser bar. BUT before I do this I want to try one or two climbs without using the bar ends. (yes I know apparently bar ends and riser bars dont mix).
Tumbleweed Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 that's gotta be the dumbest thing ever. they do go. it's function over form. i mean, bb, specialized bikes are amongst the ugliest on the market, but they go alright.
calabash Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Where are you based Slowbee? I do technical riding clinics once a week at Groenkloof in Pretoria. You are welcome to came and join us for some good advice and great ridding.
AndreZA Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Slowbee. maybe try a shorter stem. A too short stem will not do as much damage as a too long one. Just borrow a cheapie from your LBS to try out.
Slowbee Posted August 25, 2008 Author Posted August 25, 2008 thanks calabash - in cape area. for the moment I am a weekend rider, busy trying to get into riding during the week. Need to find time in the saddle. K2C is comming ever closer
NotSoBigBen Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 that's gotta be the dumbest thing ever. they do go. it's function over form. i mean' date=' bb, specialized bikes are amongst the ugliest on the market, but they go alright.[/quote'] Yoh!
Slowbee Posted August 25, 2008 Author Posted August 25, 2008 ok so the suggestion is to try a shorter stem first ?? I will try that then. Will speak to the kraai with a hadeda
AndreZA Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 Slobee, you said that the reach is too long and hurts your back, then yes, shorter stem should be first. You can even flip it up to lift the bars aswell.
Slowbee Posted August 25, 2008 Author Posted August 25, 2008 How much does an FSA 90mm stem cost ?? Is there one second hand - or maybe swop for a 100mm one?
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