handlebar stem

[alicom]

hi,
i am new here and this is my first post, i am a new biker, just bought a hybrid Trek fx2 size 17, it was shorter than me ,so i raised the saddle more than 2 inches, now i suffer pain in my rest and palm although i wear good gloves, could anyone please help me find a handlebar stem that fits my bike and can rise the handle 2 or 3 inches up. thanks.

 

[Spiderweb]

hi,
i am new here and this is my first post, i am a new biker, just bought a hybrid Trek fx2 size 17, it was shorter than me ,so i raised the saddle more than 2 inches, now i suffer pain in my rest and palm although i wear good gloves, could anyone please help me find a handlebar stem that fits my bike and can rise the handle 2 or 3 inches up. thanks.

Can you post a pic of your current set up.

 

[fossyant]

A picture would help. You can get adjustable stems.

 

[alicom]

hi,
i am new here and this is my first post, i am a new biker, just bought a hybrid Trek fx2 size 17, it was shorter than me ,so i raised the saddle more than 2 inches, now i suffer pain in my rest and palm although i wear good gloves, could anyone please help me find a handlebar stem that fits my bike and can rise the handle 2 or 3 inches up. thanks.

 

[Sharky]

Alternatively, put the saddle back to the original height, then raise by just 1cm. Ride at this height until it feels OK, then try another cm. A change of 2" is quite a lot in one go and can put compensating pressure else where as you've found. Your body will adjust as it gets used to the new demands on hands and arms.

 

[Cycleops]

Looks like your stack is at the max height. Just so you understand how a threadless steerer works here's a diagram:

I don't think you need the bars any higher. If you're putting too much weight on your hands try sliding the saddle forward on its rails so you're sitting a bit nearer the bars and more upright.
The saddle should be set so that when seated with the pedal at six o'clock your leg should be straight or thereabouts.

 

[alicom]

thanks, i will try, but if anyone can help me buy handlebar stem that is compatible with my trek fx2 hybrid bike to raise the handle 2inches by posting a link of the item please, i will be greetful.
thank you.

 

[Sharky]

Before you start changing things, how new are you to biking? It maybe that you just need to take it a bit slowly to get used to cycling. My arms ache a lot after a break and always takes me a few weeks to get used to it again.

Also if you fit bar ends, it will give you more varied hand positions.

Google "high rise" stems. These should give a good increase in height but I do think you ought to give it a bit longer.

Good luck

 

[alicom]

Before you start changing things, how new are you to biking? It maybe that you just need to take it a bit slowly to get used to cycling. My arms ache a lot after a break and always takes me a few weeks to get used to it again.

Also if you fit bar ends, it will give you more varied hand positions.

Google "high rise" stems. These should give a good increase in height but I do think you ought to give it a bit longer.

Good luck

thank you.

 

[iluvmybike]

If you had to raise it by that much bike is wrong size - the stack height is already high enough

 

[fossyant]

Google Ergo bar ends. You can get 'copies' for £15 and up, or the pukka 'Ergon' (Model GP3 ) for £35. My wife has some £20 copies and they are very comfy.

How high is the saddle ? The saddle should be at least 4-6 inches up from the frame (seat post showing)

Another picture of where the saddle is, or better, a shot of the bike

 

[alicom]

Google Ergo bar ends. You can get 'copies' for £15 and up, or the pukka 'Ergon' (Model GP3 ) for £35. My wife has some £20 copies and they are very comfy.

How high is the saddle ? The saddle should be at least 4-6 inches up from the frame (seat post showing)

Another picture of where the saddle is, or better, a shot of the bike

thanks