Originally Posted by
Andrew R Stewart
Curious use of the word "drop" for a stem that goes up...
Make sure the stems' quills (the part that slides into the fork's steerer) are a diameter match. There two common familys of compatibility, both have an inch aspect. The old standard was a 22.2mm (7/8") quill fitting oinside of a one inch (OD) steerer, called the one inch standard. And the 25.4mm/1.0" quill fitting inside the 1.125" OD steerer, called the 1 1/8" standard. Both have a part that is on inch...but are different.
The other issue that might come into play is the length of the cables. With a greater reach from the frame and ft brake to the higher location of the bars the cables might have to be lengthened.
Lastly is the seat. I've found that with a more upright body there is often the need for a saddle with greater rear width. Andy.
Andy, awesome feedback, thanks
Yeah, "drop" I used as loose term -- you get what I meant, though; I want upright position for slushing through snow, I find it easier than having an "aggressive" ride position.
When you say "old standard" .. how old we talking? I'd guess that bike is early-90's vintage and would have the newer generation that you described?
Seat and cabling are good points, would probably have to replace.