I recently "inherited" my wife's Stratus. It's a 2001 model (I think), standard size, and box-stock except for XT cranks (170mm, 26/36/48) and Calhoun Evo Sport bars/stem. The seat is about 1" from being all the way back, so I'm sure that the weight distribution is less-than-optimal.
Aside from getting an XL Stratus (whic hain't gonna happen), can anyone recommend ways to make the front end feel "less light" (i.e., MORE stable)? I'm going to remove the bottle cages from the seat and try mounting them/one forward, and maybe find a more forward position for my spare/tool pouch.
Hi Don't know if this will work for a stratus but it worked for my tailwind. I installed an underseat rack and panniers. It has lowered the centre of gravity. I used to carry my work stuff in a camelbak peak bagger on the seat back.
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I recently "inherited" my wife's Stratus. It's a 2001 model (I think),
standard
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size, and box-stock except for XT cranks (170mm, 26/36/48) and Calhoun Evo
Sport
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bars/stem. The seat is about 1" from being all the way back, so I'm sure
that the
Quoted message said:
weight distribution is less-than-optimal.
Aside from getting an XL Stratus (whic hain't gonna happen), can anyone
recommend
Quoted message said:
ways to make the front end feel "less light" (i.e., MORE stable)? I'm
going to
Quoted message said:
remove the bottle cages from the seat and try mounting them/one forward,
and maybe
Quoted message said:
find a more forward position for my spare/tool pouch.
