tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250333507042547703.post2392373252146690551..comments2024-03-29T07:08:21.737-07:00Comments on Allison's Post Work Thinking - now that I have time to think: Thanksgiving WeekAllisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475433199308666648noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250333507042547703.post-19372456291154321322016-11-26T13:31:38.377-08:002016-11-26T13:31:38.377-08:00Barry added a stem extension to my bike to raise t...Barry added a stem extension to my bike to raise the handlebars. It may be a bit geeky, but I don't care. I'm not as young as I used to be, and I still have residual issues from a fractured ilium in '05, so I just can't worry about what people might think. A recumbent bike is another option but difficult to carry in a motorhome! Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572905521059358017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250333507042547703.post-58893243160110382982016-11-26T08:12:23.630-08:002016-11-26T08:12:23.630-08:00I used to do that, too; leaving the fork uncut and...I used to do that, too; leaving the fork uncut and then adding spacers. This bike has a longer head tube than normal, and has the spacers. It may be time to raise the bars. I was hoping not to because it makes standing on the hills feel awkward. Hopefully over time, this will get better.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475433199308666648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250333507042547703.post-9030600536593214572016-11-26T03:30:36.553-08:002016-11-26T03:30:36.553-08:00I use a pocket rocket pump that fits in the seat b...I use a pocket rocket pump that fits in the seat bag along with spare tube, quick stick patches, levers and multi tool. The fork stem on today's bikes is cut very short so the handle bars are very low. Thats ok if you are a 25 year old super fit cyclist. When I built my bike I deliberately kept the fork stem long and used spacers to bridge to the handlebar stem. That way its adjustable. If its a long term problem for you the best way is to buy new forks and to this. You can also buy stem extensions.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047342243577979820noreply@blogger.com