adjustable stem

In article <[email hidden]>, bicyclette

Quoted message said:

I upgraded my road quill stem after it was too low. I got
one now (also quill) where the straight section is about
3.5" above the headset and the angled part goes at 45
deg. (not horizontal) for another 6 inches. However I am
still having back problems after long rides. Can anybody
recommend an adjustable quill stem with similar
dimensions where I can adjust the angle? That way I could
possibly rotate the 45 deg. section closer and even
higher towards me.

It may be that you're overlooking factors - other than
handlebar height
- that are contributing to your discomfort. (ie. stem
length).

But if just a matter of the stem, then off to ebay with you.
Peruse the results after searching for "adjustable stem"

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luke

bicyclette <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

I upgraded my road quill stem after it was too low. I got
one now (also quill) where the straight section is about
3.5" above the headset and the angled part goes at 45
deg. (not horizontal) for another 6 inches. However I am
still having back problems after long rides. Can anybody
recommend an adjustable quill stem with similar
dimensions where I can adjust the angle? That way I could
possibly rotate the 45 deg. section closer and even
higher towards me.

<http://www.kalloyuno.com/bike-adjustable-angle-01.htm>

also, somebody makes a gizmo, an extension that clamps
unto steerer tube, the to raze the HB/stem height.

bicyclette said:

I upgraded my road quill stem after it was too low. I got
one now (also quill) where the straight section is about
3.5" above the headset and the angled part goes at 45 deg.
(not horizontal) for another 6 inches. However I am still
having back problems after long rides. Can anybody
recommend an adjustable quill stem with similar dimensions
where I can adjust the angle?

There's the expensive solution, a Look Ergostem. These come
in both threaded (quill) and threadless versions. Price is
around $200(US). They're really adjustable over a broad
range, but are kind of heavy. Most recommendations are to
use them to find your optimum position, then replace with an
appropriately sized regular stem.

A cheaper option is a Zoom adjustable. These too are
available in both threaded and threadless versions. They're
not as adjustable as a Look, but then they're less than $40.
Only the angle is adjustable. On the threaded version you
can adjust height and reach, but the threadless version only
allows the arm to be adjusted in an arc. Since you're
looking for a quill version this isn't so much a problem.

jeverett3<AT>earthlink<DOT>net
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Quoted message said:

another 6 inches. However I am still having back problems
after long rides. Can anybody recommend an adjustable
quill stem with similar

You probably don't ride enough. Once you actually ride your
bike, your back problems will go away.

--
Phil, Squid-in-Training

On Sat, 08 May 2004 21:31:46 -0400, bicyclette <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

However I am still having back problems after long rides.
Can anybody recommend an adjustable quill stem with similar
dimensions where I can adjust the angle? That way I could
possibly rotate the 45 deg. section closer and even higher
towards me.

Get a threadless adjustable stem and a threadless->quill
adapter from nashbar.
--
Rick Onanian

bicyclette said:

I upgraded my road quill stem after it was too low. I got
one now (also quill) where the straight section is about
3.5" above the headset and the angled part goes at 45
deg. (not horizontal) for another 6 inches. However I am
still having back problems after long rides. Can anybody
recommend an adjustable quill stem with similar
dimensions where I can adjust the angle? That way I could
possibly rotate the 45 deg. section closer and even
higher towards me.

Kalloy makes (or made) an adjustable stem. One out of three
LBSs had it in stock when I went looking.

Pat