Newbie on a Gtech

[Milesofsmiles]

Hi all, I’ve had my Gtech city for three yrs and am enjoying what it offers.. it’s just right for me. Being the wrong side of 50 (but the right side of 60 every cloud ) and an absolute beginner, I never had a bike as a kid but I did have a perhaps that’s why .. anyway hello to you all ..

 

[Milesofsmiles]

Hi all, I’ve had my Gtech city for three yrs and am enjoying what it offers.. it’s just right for me. Being the wrong side of 50 (but the right side of 60 every cloud ) and an absolute beginner, I never had a bike as a kid but I did have a perhaps that’s why .. anyway hello to you all ..

 

[Milesofsmiles]

Horse!! I did have a horse lol

 

[Gaz]

Hello MOS

Made sense once it became apparent what the perhaps was.

Gaz

 

[Fat Rat]

Hi
Welcome to the site

 

[Milesofsmiles]

Hello MOM

Made sense once it became apparent what the perhaps was.

Gaz

Hello MOM

Made sense once it became apparent what the perhaps was.

Gaz

 

[Milesofsmiles]

Thanks both .... Gaz MOM? Lol

 

[Gaz]

Thanks both .... Gaz MOM? Lol

Errr, either digital dexterity issues or a freudian slip

I'll be over here, sitting quietly in my corner, reflecting on my faux pas

G

 

[Milesofsmiles]

it did throw me for a min as my son is a keen cyclist and his mates call me MOM .. so I thought it was someone who knew me lol

 

[Gaz]

Well i don't think I know you, although we're obviously from a similar era. I make this clever deduction from the fact I don't know anyone who owns a GTech.

In any case, lockdown notwithstanding, I'm painstakingly selective about who I stalk

Gaz

 

[Milesofsmiles]

So my first question .. I want to put a new seat post with springy action (obvs the technicalities are lost on me) could someone steer me in the right direction to purchase said item please .. also does anyone know if I can raise the height of handle bars??

 

[sjpt]

Cheap seat posts such as Zoom: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zoom-Seat-Post-Black-25-4/dp/B00BKY7DF0/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=zoom+seat+post&qid=1586681625&sr=8-9
They help a bit. A sprung saddle might be as effective.

Well recommended at around £50 (may have gone up) We have got one, we both really like it
(we swap it between the back of the tandem and a non-e sole bike).

sr suntour sp12-ncx seat posts - Google Shopping

www.google.com

Silly price https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cane-Creek-Unisexs-Suspension-Black/dp/B001C65KK6/ref=sr_1_30?dchild=1&keywords=suspension+seat+post&qid=1586681695&sr=8-30
Never tried one.

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If the bars are not adjustable and no extra space on the riser you can either buy extenders

Lixada MTB Bike Handlebar Stem Riser Extender, Aluminum Alloy, black: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors

Shop Lixada MTB Bike Handlebar Stem Riser Extender, Aluminum Alloy, black. Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders.

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lots of other examples, just search

or raised handlebar

XLC Unisex's HB-C13 City-/Comfort Handlebar, Black, One size: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors

Shop XLC Unisex's HB-C13 City-/Comfort Handlebar, Black, One size. Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders.

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nb raised handlebars are often swept back as well, which I like. We have the one above, which is swept back a little more than I would ideally like. Also any raising of the handlebars can cause the need for longer cables/pipes to the gears or brakles.