Slowbee Posted August 25, 2008 Share thanks HR. Will give it a bash a bit later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted August 25, 2008 Share I also like to move my hand closer to the center of the bars when climbing non technical climbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted August 25, 2008 Share 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted August 25, 2008 Share SlowBee - Not apparently sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted August 25, 2008 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calabash Posted August 25, 2008 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted August 25, 2008 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted August 25, 2008 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted August 25, 2008 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted August 25, 2008 Share ok so the suggestion is to try a shorter stem first ?? I will try that then. Will speak to the kraai with a hadeda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted August 25, 2008 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted August 25, 2008 Share How much does an FSA 90mm stem cost ?? Is there one second hand - or maybe swop for a 100mm one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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