A handlebar riser does make for a more comfortable ride-for me

tlippy · Feb 13, 2021

I'm 5'8" with a 29" inseam and wanted to try a different riding position. I bought this from Amazon:

Wake Bike Stem Riser Bike Fork Stem Extender Bicycle Handlebar Raiser Head Up Adapter Suitable for Mountain Bike, Road Bike, MTB, BMX, Fixie (Aluminium Alloy, Adjustable, Black).

Feature:
Adjustable height: max 2.7 inch (0 - 70mm)
Fork stem diameter: 1-1/8 inch (standard)
Weight: 7oz
Material: Forged 6061 aluminium alloy

Originally I considered an adjustable but didn't need any forward move. Gotta report I'm very happy with this selection. It almost puts me straight upright. It's worth a try

krdugger · Feb 14, 2021

Which bike are you trying to be more upright on? That would make it easier for people to recommend something.

tlippy · Feb 14, 2021

Dallant · Feb 14, 2021

I often suggest bar ends as a way to have a more upright position. That gives me two different riding positions which helps my bum shoulder.

Headdamage · Feb 14, 2021

I've used the bar ends in the near vertical position for years to give my back and shoulders a break while riding. I'm now considering added one of those stem extenders as well.

GenXrider · Feb 16, 2021

Everytime I check in, there's a new thread by tlippy about stem, handlbars/riser, grips, etc.

tlippy · Feb 16, 2021

GenXrider said:
Everytime I check in, there's a new thread by tlippy about stem, handlbars/riser, grips, etc.

Ah Ah, but at least I own an eBike..Two in fact, so my questions are based on experience. Maybe some day your advice will come from actually owning a product you so freely advise others about.

ki11a · Feb 17, 2021

GenXrider said:
Everytime I check in, there's a new thread by tlippy about stem, handlbars/riser, grips, etc.

Hey now theres nothing wrong with asking a bit and learning, I get that his search skills could use some work...but at least hes trying!

Headdamage · Mar 17, 2021

I fitted one of these extenders recently and I'm very happy with it so far, my back is much happier.
https://www.amazon.ca/Triwonder-Bic...ords=bike+stem+extender&qid=1616022681&sr=8-5

Gionnirocket · Mar 17, 2021

Dallant said:
I often suggest bar ends as a way to have a more upright position. That gives me two different riding positions which helps my bum shoulder.

Those leave you kinda far from brakes, shifter, PAS buttons and my favorite oĺ school bell

Dallant · Mar 17, 2021

Gionnirocket said:
Those leave you kinda far from brakes, shifter, PAS buttons and my favorite oĺ school bell

I use them about 30% to 40% of the time. Usually going uphill or on level on trails only. I don’t have a bell on my ebike as my voice issues louder and more specific warnings.

Gionnirocket · Mar 17, 2021

Not louder than my $1 bell

When I ring it for people 50ft in front of me, I see some that are 200+ ft down path move right as well. I also like that I can do a partial flick for a softer hello as well
95% of the time I hear " on your left" it's too late for me to do anything but watch someone ride by on the shoulder.

tlippy · Mar 17, 2021

Gionnirocket said:
Not louder than my $1 bell
When I ring it for people 50ft in front of me, I see some that are 200+ ft down path move right as well. I also like that I can do a partial flick for a softer hello as well
95% of the time I hear " on your left" it's too late for me to do anything but watch someone ride by on the shoulder.

I do like to "dingiling" when I'm passing on a multi use trail. Just to keep people from jumping when I pass

Limeybastard · Apr 14, 2021

tlippy said:
I'm 5'8" with a 29" inseam and wanted to try a different riding position. I bought this from Amazon:

Wake Bike Stem Riser Bike Fork Stem Extender Bicycle Handlebar Raiser Head Up Adapter Suitable for Mountain Bike, Road Bike, MTB, BMX, Fixie (Aluminium Alloy, Adjustable, Black).
Feature:
Adjustable height: max 2.7 inch (0 - 70mm)
Fork stem diameter: 1-1/8 inch (standard)
Weight: 7oz
Material: Forged 6061 aluminium alloy

Originally I considered an adjustable but didn't need any forward move. Gotta report I'm very happy with this selection. It almost puts me straight upright. It's worth a try

Are your current handlebars swept back ? Im looking at a stem plus swept back type cafe handlebars sometime in the near future for my 700XR.

GenXrider · Apr 14, 2021

Limeybastard said:
Are your current handlebars swept back ? Im looking at a stem plus swept back type cafe handlebars sometime in the near future for my 700XR.

No, that's not mine. I have a current model XR.

Limeybastard · Apr 14, 2021

GenXrider said:
No, that's not mine. I have a current model XR.

My question quoted poster tlippy.

GenXrider · Apr 15, 2021

Limeybastard said:
My question quoted poster tlippy.

Ahh.... I had multiple threads open and got it mixed up with this one,,

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tlippy · Apr 15, 2021

Limeybastard said:
My question quoted poster tlippy.

Didn't change the handlebars

GenXrider · Apr 15, 2021

I just bought some bar ends for my 700 like Dallant posted a few posts back for his Allant, but I haven't put them on my bike. I think I have some foam grips I can slide over them like I have on my hybrid's bar ends, but I might prefer using some sort of wrap. The bike shop had cut off part of my grips to put the bar ends on my hybrid when I bought it.

Limeybastard · Apr 17, 2021

tlippy said:
Didn't change the handlebars

Can you link the stem that you used, Copying and pasting the description you posted yields me multiple items in amazon. cheers

EDIT
Is it this?

Amazon.com : Wake MTB Stem 31.8 90mm 0-60 Degree Adjustable Bike Stem Mountain Bike Stem Short Handlebar Stem for Most Bicycle, Road Bike, MTB, BMX, Fixie Gear, Cycling (Aluminum Alloy, Lightweight, Black) : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Wake MTB Stem 31.8 90mm 0-60 Degree Adjustable Bike Stem Mountain Bike Stem Short Handlebar Stem for Most Bicycle, Road Bike, MTB, BMX, Fixie Gear, Cycling (Aluminum Alloy, Lightweight, Black) : Sports & Outdoors

smile.amazon.com

and this..

Amazon.com : Wake Bike Stem Riser Bike Fork Stem Extender Bicycle Handlebar Raiser Head Up Adapter Suitable for Mountain Bike, Road Bike, MTB, BMX, Fixie (Aluminium Alloy, Adjustable, Black) : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Wake Bike Stem Riser Bike Fork Stem Extender Bicycle Handlebar Raiser Head Up Adapter Suitable for Mountain Bike, Road Bike, MTB, BMX, Fixie (Aluminium Alloy, Adjustable, Black) : Sports & Outdoors

smile.amazon.com

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