Originally Posted by
dscheidt
You need to review geometry. Raising your bars, but keeping them at the same extension from the steerer results in bars that are a shorter reach.
@dscheidt: Judging from your sarcastic remarks you didn't actually read my post. I clearly said that a longer *stem*, not a longer steering tube (what you'll get with a stem riser) will move the bars AWAY, whereas I acknowledged that stem riser will enable a more upright position. However, at your benevolent suggestion I've signed up for a remedial geometry class, so how's this?: The Specialized Hardrock has a 70 degree headtube angle. Using a stem riser to extend the steer tube 3 or so inches will result in a handlebar position that is slightly less than one inch closer. Whether that is a significant enough difference is something for Mr.JFRuser to decide.
Oh, and +1 to IanHelgesen's suggestion of North Road bars, which are quite similar to the Albatross bars I suggested, and somewhat less expensive.