Warner
Member
As I posted in the "winter projects" thread, I'm making some upgrades and changes to my MAB. One of my goals is to get the handlebars up higher and closer to me, giving a much more upright riding position. I know that riser handlebars will do this in part, but since I'm converting my headset from threaded to threadless, I have to also buy a new stem as well. This is where I'm confused a little bit.....what length of stem will accomplish my intended goal? A longer stem will raise the bars up, but it would also move them further toward the front of the bike, which seems to be the opposite of what I want. A shorter stem will keep the bars closer to me, but won't raise them up, and may in fact lower them down depending on if the new stem is shorter than what's on the bike now. So I'm not sure which length stem to order. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Warner
Thanks,
Warner