Handlebar height adjustment

Marco Morales

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May 22, 2004, 10:32:10 AM5/22/04

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Hello all
I won a Trek 820 over the winter and have just taken it out for the first
time. I've adjusted the saddle to a nice height for my legs but I feel like
I'm leaning to far forward. I get pains in my shoulders and neck after about
15 minutes. I'm pretty sure the 18" frame is a good size for me so I wonder
if there is a way to raise the handle bars a few inches? Do anyone have any
suggestions?

Thanks in advance...
Marco

Ken

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May 22, 2004, 11:19:23 AM5/22/04

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Marco Morales <marc...@comcast.net> wrote in
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You probably need a new stem, either shorter length or taller angle. Take
your bike to a local shop and ask them for fit recommendations.

Richard Ney

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May 22, 2004, 6:48:53 PM5/22/04

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"Marco Morales" <marc...@comcast.net> wrote in message
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A bike shop can set you up. But if you're new to cycling expect some
initial discomfort while your body acclimates.

Mike Jacoubowsky

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May 23, 2004, 2:19:57 AM5/23/04

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Marco: Make sure your saddle is level. If the saddle is nose-down (lower
at the front), you're spending the entire ride pushing back from the bars
(to maintain your position). That causes a lot of stress in the neck &
shoulders.

Best bet is to head back to the shop it originally came from and see if they
can check out your position and recommend some changes that might make
things better.

--Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles
http://www.ChainReactionBicycles.com

Marco Morales

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May 23, 2004, 9:50:22 AM5/23/04

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Thanks Mike. I've checked the saddle and it appears to be level.

On 5/23/04 1:19 AM, in article
hoXrc.2760$3z6....@newssvr27.news.prodigy.com, "Mike Jacoubowsky"

Mike Jacoubowsky

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May 23, 2004, 5:32:25 PM5/23/04

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> Thanks Mike. I've checked the saddle and it appears to be level.

Well darn! :>)

You mention that it feels like you're leaning too far forward, but the 820
stock has a pretty short top tube, as well as a pretty short stem. You
mentioned it was an 18" frame, and you think it's the right size, but I
should ask how tall you are?

--Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles
http://www.ChainReactionBicycles.com

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