Stem risers

[STEPHAN DAVIS]

Anyone got any experience with using a stem riser? Just need a tad more height and have already tried an adjustable stem.

 

[Manonabike]

You could get a 17 degree - there are a few to chose from...... what are you after?

 

[STEPHAN DAVIS]

I've got a big ride planned for next spring and am paranoid that my set up is all wrong as i get terrible problems with my hands. I've already fitted a 24 degree stem to try and fix the problem. I've never seen stem risers before and just wondered if they were any good?

 

[defy-one]

I put an adjustable 90mm stem on the Triban. It works well and gives me that extra height. Goes from 30-60 deg incline

 

[STEPHAN DAVIS]

Hopefully it should be high enough now. In my head I thought the handlebars and seat should be almost level but after looking around on the web it seems quite common to have the seat slightly raised?

 

[Rob3rt]

WTF!

 

[Manonabike]

My Subway 2 came with an adjustable stem and in all honesty it was c*ap - extremely heavy and looked horrible.

I've seen some 35 degrees stem. If you need more than that the I would suspect your bike is too small for you.

 

[STEPHAN DAVIS]

I think it should be fine. I'm planning on using this bike through the winter so should have a better idea of how comfortable it's going to be before I set off next may. I just came across the stem riser on the Evans site and wondered what they were like.

 

[STEPHAN DAVIS]

Once again thanks for your help and advice. You will have to bear with me as a really am a beginner at all this.

 

[STEPHAN DAVIS]

WTF!

Hi Rob

Just wondered what the WTF was for? Like I said I'm pretty new to all this (hence why it was in the beginners section) so would like to know which bit wasn't right or what mistakes I'm making?

Cheers

 

[Rob3rt]

I was just a bit blindsided that your tricross at 1st looked like a shopper for a second, I had to do a double take. Sorry for that knee jerk reaction.

TBH, I am not sure where to start as the setup looks completely alien, maybe we can help you in stages! 1st thing is 1st, level that saddle (the nose looks to be pointing upward quite a bit). Numb testicles ahoy!

ps. You can adjust the saddle to fine tune it later, but flat is a good starting point.

 

[STEPHAN DAVIS]

I think i might fighting a losing battle and i may just need a bigger bike. Put it this way - i can't lower the seat anymore and i can't raise the stem any further so i'm a little stuck?

 

[Cheddar George]

I didn't ride a bike for 10 years due to wrist and back pain, this was sorted when i tried a hybrid with a more upright riding position. I then moved to a road bike but with a set up to suit me, the tops of the bars are higher than the saddle and have top mounted brake levers. I only use the drops in a strong headwind or steep descent.
The frame does look small judging by the seat height, i would say that you are at the limit of what you can achieve.

 

[Rob3rt]

Well, that depends... Based on that setup, it certainly looks like the size isn't right, but that might also be due to a rookie setup.

I would try levelling that saddle, then we will talk you through checking the seat height is correct, then the fore and aft of the saddle, then once we have your saddle set up as best we can in relation to the pedals, we can then talk about the front end.

 

[fossyant]

On a road bike, there is usually a fair saddle to bars drop, but that depends upon your flexibility. Certainly not recommended is this is your first road bike as it takes you some time to adjust, the slam the stem, ar$e u head down is the norm for road bikes.

The Tricross does look a tad small - but if that position works for you, keep it. Do level the saddle !