Old 03-21-24 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by RoadWearier
Is the stem change something a newbie could do? I have basic tools, used to fix/maintain my own motorcycles but I have no work stand.
Before purchasing more stuff, try rotating your handlebar so you have a flat spot to place your hands. As it is now, your hands are probably sliding down the bar into the crook of the STI levers. The reach portion of a compact style bar is ideally perfectly horizontal but may be tilted slightly upward in front. You can also go for a horizontal bar while moving the STI levers upward a degree or two.
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