Quill stem or Threadless adapter
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If the saddle is where it is supposed to be, I wouldn't start messing with that to fix problems with other parts of the build. If the saddle-pedals (bottom bracket) relationship is correct, why risk creating yet another problem and maybe hurting the knees?
Maybe consider something like some of these? (adjustable quill stem | eBay)
Maybe consider something like some of these? (adjustable quill stem | eBay)
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Maybe consider something like some of these? (adjustable quill stem | eBay)
This taught me to buy two things:
(1) A multi-tool, to fix stuff like that 20 miles from home.
(2) One of these:

At least the clown-stem looks better than the adjustable thingie:
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I'm going to steer clear of the adjustable units. I am reading horrible things about them. I don't think it's that the bike doesnt fit, it just needs to be tweaked a little and maybe not in the ways I am doing it. YouTube videos and pics on the interwebs are a poor sub for a proper bike fit. I just need to sac up, take my frame in and see if there is a shop that is willing to work with it. I've been avoiding this since most of the shops here are like car dealerships or fanatical cultists.
The bike was a casual toy that I rode to work on sunny days or down to the grocery store if I just needed to pick up a couple things. My resolution this year was to be more active and start doing distance rides.
The bike was a casual toy that I rode to work on sunny days or down to the grocery store if I just needed to pick up a couple things. My resolution this year was to be more active and start doing distance rides.
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Oh, yeah, you want to make sure that your phone doesn't have the wrong polarity.
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Oh, yeah, you want to make sure that your phone doesn't have the wrong polarity.
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