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[Rob]

hi all,

i have been given a mountain bike that has a threadless headset, the problem is the handlebars are far too low for me, and as you cant adjust the height of the bars ( because its a threadless headset) I would like to know what my options are?

i suppose it means getting a normal set of threaded set of forks? can i keep the original races etc??

or can u get long headset forks and then use a spacer tube?

any help appreciated.

rob.

[Bazza]

rob

you can use spacers under the stem

a higher angled stem

or riser bars

threadless headsets are far superior to the old threaded ones, so try and keep it if possible, i doubt if you could use parts from either with each other as they are different sizes in diameter

:)

[NickF]

What's a threadless headset?

[Bazza]

What's a threadless headset?

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its a headset with no threads :)

[NickF]

Well, that cleared that one up then...

[AMH]

If you have spacers over the stem they can be placed below the stem (some bikes are supplied with the steerer left uncut to allow this) - if not as Bazza says it's a different angled stem or risers ...

Oh - and don't use bar ends with risers - it's naff !!

[Rob]

rob

you can use spacers under the stem

a higher angled stem

or riser bars

threadless headsets are far superior to the old threaded ones, so try and keep it if possible, i doubt if you could use parts from either with each other as they are different sizes in diameter

:)

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thanks for that Barry, i think its a 1" stem, have to measure it, i have seen some higher angled stems but it means i am leaning forward more, i had a look for risers but couldnt seem to find any!? am i correct in thinking a riser bar is just a piece of tube a few " long that bolts to the steering stem and goes straight up?

the bike was free, there are no names on it ( no its not stolen) and i only ride it in and out of town so dont want anything expensive, so do have any links of the riser bars?

many thanks

rob.

[AMH]

You can get riser tubes as you mention - really is a bodge though - risers and handle bars with ... well .. a rise - think cow-horn handle bars ...

Will try to find some links ...

[Rob]

if u can mate that would be great, appreciate it, all i have found is a bar that goes out at 45 degree angle but that puts the bars further forward.

[Rob]

What's a threadless headset?

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here u go nick, this will explain all for u.

http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/howfix_headtypes.shtml