stem raiser help
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stem raiser help
trying to get my bars higher up on my fatbike,forks only have 50mm steerer tube above headset left,what would happen if i fitted one of these would it cause a stress loading to the alloy steerer tube
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Re: stem raiser help
I've seen a few of those over the years. Mostly fitted to sturdy steel tourers with drop bars
I guess if it works for you, then fine. However, I'd really be thinking about whether I had the right size of frame if the 50mm above current stem wasn't enough.
I guess if it works for you, then fine. However, I'd really be thinking about whether I had the right size of frame if the 50mm above current stem wasn't enough.
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Re: stem raiser help
Can't you just fit a higher rise stem or bars?
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Re: stem raiser help
I went through the same thing and got one of those steerer extenders. I reckoned they'd be OK on a touring / commuter bike but not up to the job of mountainbiking. So I ended up with a Mondraker onoff stoic 20mm reach stem - http://www.silverfish-uk.com/products/C ... em-FG-20mm
Puts the bars about an inch higher than and just in front of the centre line of the steerer. The ICT has a very long top tube so I was looking to reduce reach and well as increase bar height. A side benefit is making the steering feel incredibly light and direct. Its also good for going down steep stuff and doesn't seem to prevent steep climbing to boot. If you do want to keep the bars out front try an ergotec high charisma - similar to the Mondraker stem but a third of the price and longer.
Puts the bars about an inch higher than and just in front of the centre line of the steerer. The ICT has a very long top tube so I was looking to reduce reach and well as increase bar height. A side benefit is making the steering feel incredibly light and direct. Its also good for going down steep stuff and doesn't seem to prevent steep climbing to boot. If you do want to keep the bars out front try an ergotec high charisma - similar to the Mondraker stem but a third of the price and longer.
Re: stem raiser help
Expensive but nice.
http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/jon ... 3419-p.asp
http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/jon ... 3419-p.asp
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Re: stem raiser help
bought this stem its vaguely exciting gets the bars higher up and can pull wheelies with ease,mega smile maker,thanks for the linkhtrider wrote:I went through the same thing and got one of those steerer extenders. I reckoned they'd be OK on a touring / commuter bike but not up to the job of mountainbiking. So I ended up with a Mondraker onoff stoic 20mm reach stem - http://www.silverfish-uk.com/products/C ... em-FG-20mm
Puts the bars about an inch higher than and just in front of the centre line of the steerer. The ICT has a very long top tube so I was looking to reduce reach and well as increase bar height. A side benefit is making the steering feel incredibly light and direct. Its also good for going down steep stuff and doesn't seem to prevent steep climbing to boot. If you do want to keep the bars out front try an ergotec high charisma - similar to the Mondraker stem but a third of the price and longer.
Re: stem raiser help
For anyone wanting a bit more reach along with some height, I bought a Cinelli Pista track stem and turned it the wrong way up. 30 degrees and various lengths available.
It's not made for Mtb, but if it's good enough for hammering on the track I reckon it'll be fine. Cheap too!
It's not made for Mtb, but if it's good enough for hammering on the track I reckon it'll be fine. Cheap too!
Re: stem raiser help
+1 for it, I have one tooOli.vert wrote:For anyone wanting a bit more reach along with some height, I bought a Cinelli Pista track stem and turned it the wrong way up. 30 degrees and various lengths available.
It's not made for Mtb, but if it's good enough for hammering on the track I reckon it'll be fine. Cheap too!
Re: stem raiser help
I've used one of these, very happy: https://www.tredz.co.uk/.BBB-BHS-24-Hig ... xoEALw_wcB
£5 off with this code: ECWJ2R
Or have you thought of a limp dick?
£5 off with this code: ECWJ2R
Or have you thought of a limp dick?