head tube height? and stem length

[Cataboo]

http://scottusa.com/gb_en/product/24...essa_speedster

This is the specs on my bike and I want to know if I can get a shorter stem and higher tube height.

Tina

you can put a shorter stem on it, it doesn't say how short it is currently - but if you go too short it does start to affect your steering.

you can get a higher angle stem which will bring the handlebars up higher, which might give you a higher tube height.

You can put a steerer extender on your bike to raise your tube height:
http://www.amazon.com/Dimension-Stee.../dp/B000GASQ00

(that's 1" and you probably need a 1 1/8" one)

[txred9876]

you can put a shorter stem on it, it doesn't say how short it is currently - but if you go too short it does start to affect your steering.

you can get a higher angle stem which will bring the handlebars up higher, which might give you a higher tube height.

You can put a steerer extender on your bike to raise your tube height:
http://www.amazon.com/Dimension-Stee.../dp/B000GASQ00

(that's 1" and you probably need a 1 1/8" one)

I think I might have used the wrong terminology.... I think what I want is a steerer extender and short stem. my bike fits pretty good but due to some other medical issues I am having some numbness in my left hand.

[Cataboo]

k. if you search around the site, there's a bunch of threads on hand pain - good hand position, carbon handlebars, gel padding under tape, gloves, moving your hands around, etc. If you've already tried those options, the steerer extender & a short stem will raise the handlebars. a higher angle short stem might just do that on it's own for you.

You can put a steerer extender, I don't know how short the stem is currently on your bike - but you may not want to go shorter than 70 mm, because it will change how your bike steers/handles.

[txred9876]

k. if you search around the site, there's a bunch of threads on hand pain - good hand position, carbon handlebars, gel padding under tape, gloves, moving your hands around, etc. If you've already tried those options, the steerer extender & a short stem will raise the handlebars. a higher angle short stem might just do that on it's own for you.

You can put a steerer extender, I don't know how short the stem is currently on your bike - but you may not want to go shorter than 70 mm, because it will change how your bike steers/handles.

I have lymphedema due to breast cancer and its getting aggrevated in my hand (another childhool injury on my left hand...also breast cancer side).

I have tried many different things and going from a hybrid to this bike has helped so I am just going to keep plugging away and see what I can do.

tina

[Cataboo]

[QUOTE=txred9876;456771]I have lymphedema due to breast cancer and its getting aggrevated in my hand (another childhool injury on my left hand...also breast cancer side).

I have tried many different things and going from a hybrid to this bike has helped so I am just going to keep plugging away and see what I can do.

tina[/QUOTE

Hopefully this will help. Would a compression glove for your hand/arm help?

[txred9876]

[QUOTE=Catriona;456773]

I have lymphedema due to breast cancer and its getting aggrevated in my hand (another childhool injury on my left hand...also breast cancer side).

I have tried many different things and going from a hybrid to this bike has helped so I am just going to keep plugging away and see what I can do.

tina[/QUOTE

Hopefully this will help. Would a compression glove for your hand/arm help?

I have both of those ....but now that I have lost 43lbs my custom compression sleeve does not fit and I have not tried the glove by itself. I will have to dig it out and see what it does as well. I won't stop riding but by the end of of a 25-35 mile ride my hand has no strength and my pinky & ring finger are so numb I have to wait for many hours (if not until the next day) to get full use back. This sucks!
Tina

[smilingcat]

sounds like what you want is to be sitting more upright and less weight into your hands.

Once the steer tube is cut, that's it. But you can get a different kind of stem. Not necessarily a shorter one but with different angle. It can significantly raise the position of your handle bar and will do the same thing as a longer steer tube.

Having your hands going numb during a ride isn't safe. so ask your LBS for stems to raise the position of your handlebar. Also look at different style of handlebars. Some are more ergonomic than others. Winged bars (drop style) may give you more surface area for your hand to rest. They are not just for getting better aerodynamics. Again go ask a reputable LBS for their suggestion. Ask them, "I have issues with my hands going numb while riding..."

Hope this helps.