90's vs 2000's frame geometry.
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90's vs 2000's frame geometry.
My main bike is a 07 Gary Fisher Tassajara, 17.5 frame. I also have just rebuilt a 1996 Fisher 18 in' frame. I am finding even after replacing the 140mm stem with a 80mm and replacing the flat bar with one that has more rise, I am still bent over more than I feel comfortable with. So I have two ?'s
1. Where the 90's bikes ment to have riders more hunched over, I mean you look at the older bikes with those long stems. And if so why?? What is the purpose.
2.Is there any kind of add on product that I can buy to raise the stem up higher. meaning where the stem attaches to the fork,so I guess I am looking to make the fork tube higher if possible. If you look at the fisher archives, you can see there is a 2 in rise between the top of the headset and where the stem attaches.
https://www.fisherbikes.com/archive/model/294
If I can get even a 1 in rise it would feel much better on my back.
1. Where the 90's bikes ment to have riders more hunched over, I mean you look at the older bikes with those long stems. And if so why?? What is the purpose.
2.Is there any kind of add on product that I can buy to raise the stem up higher. meaning where the stem attaches to the fork,so I guess I am looking to make the fork tube higher if possible. If you look at the fisher archives, you can see there is a 2 in rise between the top of the headset and where the stem attaches.
https://www.fisherbikes.com/archive/model/294
If I can get even a 1 in rise it would feel much better on my back.
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LMAO, I have been thinking that myself. What sucks is I just put a brand new low rise bar on today." still higher than the stock flat bar" And was really hoping that I wouldn't have to invest in another set of bars. Are those high rise bars pretty strong?? I am a 250 lb rider.
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Ok ill bite, $5 bucks!!!???? Tell me where, I may just try them!!! I really don't care about weight, they will be for a old school beater bike.
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The steel version is linked by clicking on the picture. They also have an alloy version for around $15 that can be found here :https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00075CLBY?...0&linkCode=asn.
If 5" is a little high they have a 3.5" version as well.
https://www.amazon.com/Pyramid-Mounta...ef=pd_sim_sg_5
and 3.5 in steel.
https://www.amazon.com/Pyramid-Mounta...ef=pd_sim_sg_3
If 5" is a little high they have a 3.5" version as well.
https://www.amazon.com/Pyramid-Mounta...ef=pd_sim_sg_5
and 3.5 in steel.
https://www.amazon.com/Pyramid-Mounta...ef=pd_sim_sg_3
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