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04-11-15, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by gardner041

Thanks a lot for the info. I think the stem extender would help out a lot. Can you tell me where you ordered it from? Also I will soon be upgrading the freewheel and chain ring to a similar setup as yours.

I ordered the stem extender from Ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161072913336...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Item: gobike88 SATORI Adjustable Stem ABERHALLO 50mm, 198g, HBA-02N, free shipping 056 $23.53 FS.

There are some cheaper versions out there but I like the finish on this one and the four unique bolts. I wasn't crazy about the ones I saw with only two bolts. It seemed like a lack of redundancy. I was very happy with the item as received.

Regarding the freewheel, I forgot to mention that I upgraded to a 7 speed from the original 6 speed which I think you could do with only a freewheel and shifter change. You had already planned to do a freewheel so the shifter is ~$15 additionally. I changed the chain for length also.

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