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Old 12-22-22 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Bianchigirll
These look interesting but there is no vertical adjustment. What about the millions of classic bike lovers that don't want to be hunched over like Moser going for an hour record?
The ability to set the stem lower than with a conventional threadless adapter is a plus for some, but irrelevant for others

Here’s another before and after but with an untrimmed headset (50mm of spacers under the stem): Threadless Conversion Headset

Note that you can also use any one of the number of high rise stems in the market, including the VO Cigne if higher handlebars are a priority.

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