Originally Posted by
thorstein
The first response to your thread has the bars flipped.
Seems like it could be a fit issue, maybe try a larger or smaller frame. I would probably have thought the same thing, but after trying a few different bikes and adjusting stem hight & handlebar configuration, I love my '89 Voyageur.
This was a thrift store find.
Most vintage roadies are way to big! I hate the reach!
I was fitted for a bike when I was the same size and height I am now, and I brought the bars back on that bike. An 85 Univega that was bought new for me. Don't remember the model.
I will continue on my F 700......
I walked in to my local dig spot this morning and somebody had an extra small 520 sitting outside. I had one of these that was also a thrift find that was to big. Made me think a trade for a few year old one. Yeah, sure......