Question on Lowering Handlebar
02-28-14 | 03:17 PM
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Question on Lowering Handlebar
I'm curious as to what folks think about this:
I have a Trek 7.4 FX, where the saddle, when at its "ideal height", is about 3/4 of an inch below the level of the handlebars. I also have bar ends.
So, are there any advantages to taking out 1 spacer from the head set, thereby lowering the handlebar height? I thought I heard a really good bike mechanic say something about having more stability?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
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I have a Trek 7.4 FX, where the saddle, when at its "ideal height", is about 3/4 of an inch below the level of the handlebars. I also have bar ends.
So, are there any advantages to taking out 1 spacer from the head set, thereby lowering the handlebar height? I thought I heard a really good bike mechanic say something about having more stability?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
Best regards
02-28-14 | 04:14 PM
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Increased stability doesn't seem like a big potential to me, but I may just not know about it. 
You would theoretically have less wind resistance.
If you want to try it, it isn't hard, and it can always be changed back... assuming you don't cut the steering tube. I think it is best to just put the spacer(s) you remove above the stem until you are sure you prefer the less upright position..
You would theoretically have less wind resistance.If you want to try it, it isn't hard, and it can always be changed back... assuming you don't cut the steering tube. I think it is best to just put the spacer(s) you remove above the stem until you are sure you prefer the less upright position..
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02-28-14 | 06:00 PM
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Increased stability doesn't seem like a big potential to me, but I may just not know about it. You would theoretically have less wind resistance.
If you want to try it, it isn't hard, and it can always be changed back... assuming you don't cut the steering tube. I think it is best to just put the spacer(s) you remove above the stem until you are sure you prefer the less upright position..
You would theoretically have less wind resistance.If you want to try it, it isn't hard, and it can always be changed back... assuming you don't cut the steering tube. I think it is best to just put the spacer(s) you remove above the stem until you are sure you prefer the less upright position..
02-28-14 | 11:43 PM
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So, are there any advantages to taking out 1 spacer from the head set, thereby lowering the handlebar height?
I thought I heard a really good bike mechanic say something about having more stability?
I thought I heard a really good bike mechanic say something about having more stability?
just switch the spacer from below the stem to above. and see for yourself..
you will be putting more weight on your hands..
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