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Old 06-28-22 | 10:30 AM
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Bikes: 1995 Specialized Hardrock / Cross Check

Originally Posted by pbass
Would be curious to see that!
I will post a photo as soon as I can. I'm still a newbie and need to make 10 posts before I'm able to submit images here.

I've had a few short rides in between a lot of fettling while setting these bars up. Currently the bars are set at a similar height to my saddle, which isn't as comfortable in the hood position as I'd hoped and are just a little low to feel comfortable in the drop position. Since then I have moved the brakes up the horns, adjusted the saddle position, adjusted the bar angle and added a small amount of padding underneath the bar tape. This has achieved a little more comfort but the verdict is still out until i get the chance to test them on a long ride. I will keep riding and adjusting them with the current stem (a BMX stem) to see if I can find the sweet spot, but can see myself in the future swapping out the BMX stem for a goose neck stem to raise them up higher.

FYI - I'm using the 54cm version of the Corner Bar, possibly a bit wide on a Cross Check, although so far have worked out well with regards to the gear cable routing which is running along the flat bar. I also ride with front panniers so I feel the width of the bars helps the stability.
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