Originally Posted by
Bianchigirll
Nice Hybrids!! I think the really high end hybrids were really under appreciated by the cycling community.
Thanks. Yeah, she really likes the bike, even though she was initially grumpy about the purple.
Originally Posted by
Bianchigirll
I would certainly recommend some nice grips for her favorite hand positions. That stem looks pretty high already, you might find a shorter reach 11/8 on the 'bay (who started using that here?) but if she needs much more height you may have to go the quill to threadless adaptor route.
I agree about the height. I really think it's the reach that's causing the problem. I checked ebay, various online shops, and amazon, and it seems there are about a zillion options. That's why I'm wondering about something adjustable. Maybe something adjustable
and some ergon grips for her primary hand position. Heck, I don't know. I just don't want to throw a bunch of money at the problem and still have a problem afterward.
Originally Posted by
Velocivixen
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J.Oxley- sounds like I'm built like your wife and reach is challenging for me too. Since I like to experiment with setups to get them dialed in, I like the Kalloy "Riser Quill Stem" -
Universal Cycles -- Kalloy Riser Quill Stem
Inexpensive, readily available, silver and comes in 60-100 mm reach lengths. I have a pair of Soma "Oxford" handlebars which look similar to the ones pictured on the red bike you show. The beauty of these handlebars is they're meant for mountain brakes levers/shift levers (22.2) AND can take bar end shifter pods also (usually need bars that are 23.8 diameter for this). So it's the best of both worlds. Here's a link:
Universal Cycles -- Soma Oxford Bar
i realize you didn't ask about handlebars, but I saw that bike you showed and thought it might be an option.
I was looking at that stem and wondering about quality. Good to hear a thumbs-up about it. Plus I'm in PDX, so I can bop on over to Universal Cycles at my leisure.
All three pictures are the same bike, by the way. Sunshine makes a big difference!