True, none of what I wrote, is the reason for me wanting to raise the bar up. AS I need to raise the seat post which fortunately I have a good amount of extra post to play with , I will need to raise the handlebar stem and a half an inch may do the trick. I don't know yet. if not I will have to buy another handlebar stem. but my budget is not so free ( there is not a consideration) ,for me to pay $85-$95 on top of the other things and other expenses that I have to put the bike on the road , understand?