as mentioned earlier - the bike is already equipped with a riser stem and bar
plus this is a Headshok bike that will also sit up higher in the front (compared to most other bikes)
is the stem a 20 degree stem ? if so this might be the max rise avail in a Headshok stem (1.56 or 1.50 - this bike prob has 1.56)
( the identifying numbers might be printed on the stem )
(again) - as mentioned earlier - a bar with a greater rise might be an option
a slightly shorter stem might be an option - but this might or not be a good option (depends on top tube length pref / fit) and Bad Boy’s typically already have a relatively upright position / short top tube / short reach)
Headshok has some pluses and some minuses - but in this application they can provide benefit with fairly good reliability and few issues … not familiar with the different Headshok systems - but the lower end / simple headshok systems spec’d on most hybrid models tend to be reliable … if the lockout still works that is typically a sign the damper still works (to some degree)
Last edited by t2p; 08-13-24 at 09:08 AM.