Old 07-09-06 | 07:44 PM
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From: Oklahoma

Bikes: Bianchi San Remo, Cannondale SR500

Change from a riser handlebar to a road bar?

I have a Trek 7500 with a riser handlebar that forces a rather upright riding position. I am now trying to ride more miles and the upright position is becoming a real drag in the wind here in Oklahoma. Is it feasable to change over to a road handlebar to get a lower riding position. I know I would need to change out the shifters and brakes (and stem?). My main concern is whether or not my bike would accomodate a road bar while providing suitable geometry to the rest of the bike? (It has a front suspension fork also)
Note...I don't want to trade bikes. I have the rest of the bike set up with fenders and racks so I can do short tours plus I like it otherwise.
Paul D
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