Handelbar Spacer Rings?
06-22-17, 04:29 PM
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Handelbar Spacer Rings?
I would like to raise the handle bars on my Marin Muirwoods bike about an inch..
Are all spacer rings the same, if not, what size should I be looking for?
Thank you..
Are all spacer rings the same, if not, what size should I be looking for?
Thank you..
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06-22-17, 05:02 PM
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It doesn't work that way. You will have to change stems to one with a steeper angle to increase height.
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06-22-17, 06:34 PM
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and that stem on your bike now is already as high up as it will go.
raise it with another spacer, and you WON'T like what happens when you hit a pothole or rock.... unless you enjoy dentures, and hospitals....
raise it with another spacer, and you WON'T like what happens when you hit a pothole or rock.... unless you enjoy dentures, and hospitals....
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Yes, as already stated you need a new stem or find a new handlebar with a higher rise. I would go the stem route myself, it's cheaper and way less work. O2Giant gave you could advice.
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As pointed out above, putting more spacers under your stem would put it above the end of your fork's steerer tube. Your stem wouldn't have anything to clamp onto.
Along with the options mentioned above, you could use a threadless stem riser like this one. The riser clamps onto the fork's steerer where your spacers and stem currently are. Then your stem clamps onto the upper part of the riser.
Along with the options mentioned above, you could use a threadless stem riser like this one. The riser clamps onto the fork's steerer where your spacers and stem currently are. Then your stem clamps onto the upper part of the riser.
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06-22-17, 08:38 PM
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There are made stem risers, like this one, which might be useable: https://www.rei.com/product/700227/d...ess-stem-riser 4.7/5 stars on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Delta-Alloy-B.../dp/B000FHBED0
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06-23-17, 01:08 PM
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+1) the steerer tube was cut off, the stem just grips the steering tube..
the way threadless headsets work, you have the top cap pushing down , tightening the bolt.
then the stem is loose around the steering tube, once you were happy that the bearing adjustment felt right,
then tightening those 2 bolts on the back of the stem secures that adjustment..
the ways to raise the bars have been shown. Ideally , not cutting the fork off so low would have been ideal
then you need even more spacers....
....
the way threadless headsets work, you have the top cap pushing down , tightening the bolt.
then the stem is loose around the steering tube, once you were happy that the bearing adjustment felt right,
then tightening those 2 bolts on the back of the stem secures that adjustment..
the ways to raise the bars have been shown. Ideally , not cutting the fork off so low would have been ideal
then you need even more spacers....
....
06-23-17, 08:21 PM
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The riser you bought for ten bucks adds a joint, and probably raises the bar more than you want. You may be happier finding a stem with a steeper angle.
But ... Ok, someone had to say it. I've outlined a Handel bar in red, below.
For contrast, I've also posted a pic of a handlebar.
But ... Ok, someone had to say it. I've outlined a Handel bar in red, below.
For contrast, I've also posted a pic of a handlebar.
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06-23-17, 08:31 PM
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That kit you posted is just asking for a trip to the dentist. Your steer tube is too short get a new fork or a riser stem.
06-29-17, 12:04 PM
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Besides, its the overall leverage that counts. Any design that puts the bar at the same distance from the top headset bearing will put the same load on the steerer tube.
06-30-17, 12:51 PM
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Pay attention to the cable/housing lengths, as raising the bar may, especially with brakes, effectively pull the
cable and put the pads closer to or on the rims. Your setup looks like enough slack but look at the brakes
and the shifter cable tensions after the change to be sure. I, being less aware, took several weeks to figure
this out with a simpler stem flipover a few yrs ago. Shifting and braking was weird and it didn't penetrate for
awhile why.
cable and put the pads closer to or on the rims. Your setup looks like enough slack but look at the brakes
and the shifter cable tensions after the change to be sure. I, being less aware, took several weeks to figure
this out with a simpler stem flipover a few yrs ago. Shifting and braking was weird and it didn't penetrate for
awhile why.
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