Bicycle Mechanics - Trek 930 Stem Change Question

I have a Trek 930 that I am changing over to a commuter bike. I have changed out the tires to Panaracer semi-slicks with kevlar belts but it seems that when I set the seat height correctly my handlebar height is too low. Does anyone have experience changing the stem to give me a higher handlebar height?

Any suggestions and/or experience with this will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Vipersdad

You have two options;

1) Replace the stem with a hi-rise type, or

2) Replace the handlebar with a riser bar.

Both will probably require longer cables and housing to facilitate rotation of the handlebars.

Riser bars or stem with more rise, yes. Or you could add a $20 stem riser, available through most bike shops and online sources. This one is from Performance:

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.cfm?SKU=12679&Store=Bike

RichC

One potentially cheaper option you may consider is to just add bar-ends. It can give you some added height for comfort, but still have the option of being able to cut the autum winds (eww, sorry I said the "A" word). When commuting, sometimes you just can't afford to expend the energy or time you need to do your job.

Hope this helps,

ehenz

Thanks. One other question. What is a rule of thumb regarding handlebar height relative to saddle height for around town type commuting.

Originally posted by Vipersdad
Thanks. One other question. What is a rule of thumb regarding handlebar height relative to saddle height for around town type commuting.

Comfort. Same rule as for any kind of cycling.

RichC

A lot of regular commuter riders end up with a touring-style bar configuration, about 1-3" below the saddle, regardless of whether they use flat or drop bars.