Raised stem - what are my options?

[ColinJ]

Ah, yes - you effectively have a pre-flipped stem - bad luck! Still, the advice stands for people whose stems are level and who want the bars higher.

 

[Sharky]

If your bike is like the picture, I can't help feeling that you are already in an upright position and raising the bars even higher may not have much effect.

I would defiantly consider clip on bar ends. These will give more variations in position and might help reduce the ache. If you still want to raise the bars, you could look at handle bars like these
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/deda-streetisimo-streetbar/

These can be rotated from a high position, to a more forward position as you become more adjusted to the position.
It's a long process of experimenting until you find the ideal position.

Good luck,
Keith

 

[beatlejuice]

If flipping the stem doesn't raise it high enough you can use a spacer which will increase the height by some 10 - 12 cms.I brought mine from Revolution.

 

[andrew_s]

It's probably worth getting an adjustable stem


That way you can work out what stem helps,or if a different stem helps, in one purchase.
If it's too ugly, you can swap it later for a neater stem in the knowledge of what is required.

 

[Pale Rider]

Another - much dearer - option is a Speedlifter.

It has a quick release clamp, enabling you to raise and lower the bars in the same way you do with the saddle.

The instant and easy adjustability would be handy for experimenting.

I have one on my Rose trekking ebike and use it occasionally during long rides - shifting position temporarily eases aches and pains.

http://www.speedlifter.com/en/information/faq_e.html

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/speedlifter-twist-t-10/aid:349713

 

[evo456]

First thing first, have you had a bike fit? Aching shoulders could be contributed by bar reach and saddle height. So best eliminate these factors first