It sounds like the Volpe might not be the right bike for him. The geometry may just be such that the handlebars a too low. Maybe a more compact geometry that allows the same standover clearance and reach but that has a higher headset would work better. Not all touring bikes are built the same - maybe a different maker would be better for him.
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08-11-2008, 11:30 AM #1
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08-11-2008, 11:55 AM #2
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we took it in to the LBS...the mech. is going to get the stem up and help with fitting....he didn't think the bike was too small. some do some don't...
i left him the aurora to put in the brake shims....Discipline is remembering what you want.
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08-11-2008, 12:04 PM #3
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I am not DF savvy, but how about the "albatross" or some other Riv bar?
http://www.rivbike.com/products/list...l#product=none
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08-11-2008, 12:09 PM #4
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How is he going to raise the stem? With that steerer extender I mentioned?
Originally Posted by elk
we took it in to the LBS...the mech. is going to get the stem up and help with fitting....he didn't think the bike was too small. some do some don't...
i left him the aurora to put in the brake shims....My bike:Slideshow at Picasaweb
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08-11-2008, 12:20 PM #5
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maybe use the extender...we did give it a look and it seems like a very useful little dealy!
We might just get a longer stem...as long as the bars are at the same level as the saddle...we'll be good to go...to start.Discipline is remembering what you want.
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08-20-2008, 06:10 AM #6
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So whatever happened with this? I'm curious to see the solution... Originally Posted by elk
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08-20-2008, 07:18 AM #7
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just got it back yesterday with a new stem that has a 125mm angle. It is another adjustable stem so he can experiment./adapt with reach and height; it brings the bars on level with the saddle. I'll take a photo later.
We used a Dimension stem (QBP brand). It's a pretty sexy looking bike!
One of our papillons has pneumonia
and so it's been back and forth to the doc; i knew when we took him in yesterday morning that would be the day the bike was ready...it always seems to work like that. You;re all excited...and the thing is ready on the day when something bigger than the excitement happens. Although it did cheer us up for sure!
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08-20-2008, 11:30 AM #8
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Oh your poor poochie!
Is he going to be okay?
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08-11-2008, 12:28 PM #9
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I'm glad you are taking it to the LBS, hopefully they can figure out what to do. Originally Posted by elk
we took it in to the LBS...the mech. is going to get the stem up and help with fitting....he didn't think the bike was too small. some do some don't...
i left him the aurora to put in the brake shims....
It's possible they can just raise the stem from where it is now without having to use an extension- perhaps it's set way low right now.
You are going to love those shims.
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