I can't get it up ... high enough!

[Davanti]

Another numpty query I'm afraid.

I'm hugely challenged in the vertical plane (I was originally named Shortbotham), but I can just about cock a leg over the seat to get on/off my absolutely brilliant Wisper 905sel. Also, my back isn't as flexible as it once was, so I need to sit more upright than the handlebars currently permit.

I've adjusted the X-tas-Y handlebar by slackening the 4 clamp bolts to obtain the maximum angle and maximum height settings; but it still isn't as upright as I would like.

Para 6.2(D) of the User Manual states that the torque for the "Handlebar stem expander bolt" is "N/A" and para 15.2 states "The 2 bolts securing the adjustable stem to the front fork steerer tube should not be adjusted or slackened in normal use."

So my question is simples: Can I get it (my handlebar) up higher?

Have a lovely day!

Don

 

[flecc]

Two ways Don. One is to get a stem raiser to give a jump in height, allowing the range of forward angles to start from a higher base. There's two at SJS on this link

Another is to use a set of riser handlebars, but the above is easier.

 

[Davanti]

Two ways Don. One is to get a stem raiser to give a jump in height, allowing the range of forward angles to start from a higher base. There's two at SJS on this link

Another is to use a set of riser handlebars, but the above is easier.

Thanks flecc ... (Psst! Will this invalidate my warranty?)

 

[flecc]

I'm quite sure it won't, David Miall at Wisper would be unlikely to object to a sensible modification like this, which will not affect the function of the steering head.

 

[Davanti]

I'm quite sure it won't, David Miall at Wisper would be unlikely to object to a sensible modification like this, which will not affect the function of the steering head.

Thanks flecc. When I receive the stem raiser, I'll try to figure out how to fit it ... watch this space ... I will return! Thanks again.

David ... any input?

Don

 

[eddieo]

Have just ordered this myself......thanks chaps for reminding me!

 

[eddieo]

Mine came to day and well what a difference! To think I have ridden this bike for over a year and this is all it needed......now very comfortable