Why flip the stem???
08-18-05 | 01:26 PM
#27
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If we don't flip the stem, we may as well be riding recumbents. Or you may as well put fenders on that Cervelo touring bike. 
You want comfort? Try a Lazy Boy... Or a banana bike with ape hangers.
the above veiws are intended for entertainment purposes only
You want comfort? Try a Lazy Boy... Or a banana bike with ape hangers.
the above veiws are intended for entertainment purposes only
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08-18-05 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by skinnyone
I think thats it plus its a must for any OCP considerations 
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08-18-05 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ViperZ
If we don't flip the stem, we may as well be riding recumbents. Or you may as well put fenders on that Cervelo touring bike.
You want comfort? Try a Lazy Boy... Or a banana bike with ape hangers.
the above veiws are intended for entertainment purposes only
You want comfort? Try a Lazy Boy... Or a banana bike with ape hangers.
the above veiws are intended for entertainment purposes only
I swear there's definitely a market for touring bikes with full DA or Record groups. These bike companies could make so much money if they recognized that.
08-18-05 | 03:37 PM
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i got a little older and the bars got a little higher. not by much, though!
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08-18-05 | 04:18 PM
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Ok....
I flipped the stem and I'm feeling better on the bike.
I've had 4 stems on and off of it now. It's been the one part the fit I haven't been able to get right.
Today, on ride number two... I think I got it.
So if it was said in jest...so be it! It worked for me!
And I smoked the two old roadies on the bridge this morning!
So there!
I flipped the stem and I'm feeling better on the bike.
I've had 4 stems on and off of it now. It's been the one part the fit I haven't been able to get right.
Today, on ride number two... I think I got it.
So if it was said in jest...so be it! It worked for me!
And I smoked the two old roadies on the bridge this morning!
So there!
08-18-05 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by LordOpie
I think they were just teasing Kirke?
The lower your bars, the more aero you get, less wind resistance and all that, but I wouldn't do it if it sacraficed comfort.
08-18-05 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by sTalking_Goat
I thought it was becuase she was wearing a mini-skirt...
You know becuase if she has to bend over lower, the skirt goes higher...
You know becuase if she has to bend over lower, the skirt goes higher...
Someone figured me out!
08-18-05 | 04:54 PM
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of course back when we had REAL stems, that wasn't an issue. just slide it up or down till it was right. you could even gradually adapt to a more aero position by slowly lowering it a 1/2 inch or so at a time over a couple of weeks.
Steve
Who is busy ducking the flaming arrows headed his direction in the next few minutes.
ps Who also likes the miniskirt theory...
Steve
Who is busy ducking the flaming arrows headed his direction in the next few minutes.
ps Who also likes the miniskirt theory...
08-18-05 | 09:15 PM
#37
Originally Posted by dog hair
i got a little older and the bars got a little higher. not by much, though!
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