Thanks for the recommendation. I am going to look for one online.
Originally Posted by
ChowChow
I guess Truvativ doesn't make adjustable stem that I can find, but only regular stems. Go with Ritchey.
I ride several times a week and I always notice riders on road bikes seem to cover more distance than I do on my hybrid, spinning the same cadence. I know Im comparing apples to oranges, but the distance is great. I thought maybe changing the cassette would help. I am heavier than them, so this has something to do with it also.
Originally Posted by
SuperDave
I've had zero problems with the Ritchey adjustable stem on my hybrid for the last 8 years. Keep in mind, they're available in differing lengths; match what you've got for the least change in geometry (measure from center of bar clamp to center of steering clamp).
The gearing you have is good for 30mph+, which is redonkulous on a hybrid. The way to improve rider speed is to improve the rider. Are you riding high cadences yet? I'm a huge proponent of high cadences on any kind of bike.
Switching to the habit years ago was difficult, but my cruising cadence is now 90rpm's and I can hold 120 easily. It's far, far easier on the legs, and you'll find yourself rather faster using it. I have a 52/42/30 + 11-32 on my Coda, and never use the big ring. On the 42, I have no trouble cruising over 20mph in still air and 16mph into a headwind. On your 36, you'll probably be using the 4th-largest cassette cog and smaller.