This video really helped me save a lot of money on a new bike. Like many people, low back pain happens and adjusting the handle bar height helps. This video helped me decide on buying an adjustable stem and not a whole bike. My bike is 40 years old but in perfect condition. Thank you
If you're buying and upgrading old bikes from the 90s, the handlebar will almost certainly be a 25.4mm (1") diameter for the stem clamp - 31.8mm, which is the common standard now, didn't come in until later.
Great video!!! I was considering buying new bicycle because just because I wanted higher steam because my back problems but now I just will buy adjustable steam!!! My bicycle is Alpina Apache! Thank you!
Hi great video! I am just starting to look into the adjustable stem feature. I am unable to hyper extend my arms and need handlebars as close to me as I can get them. I noticed you installed the new stem facing away from you, can it also be installed with it facing toward you to bring the handlebars even closer to you? Would love to hear your opinion on this.
Can you fit the adjustable stem so that you can have it aimed at the rider not out front as you put it on your bike? I'm thinking that towards the rider it was also be closer as well as higher
Do you find the adjustable stem sturdy/reliable? I tried one on a hybrid bike but the it loosened and the handlebars dropped while cycling so I removed it...maybe I just didn't have it tight enough!
I find them reliable and I was able to do a bike tour 2700km with no problems from my adjustable stem. But it really does depend on the brand and maybe your torque spec. If you are unsure I would remove the tightener bolt and add some blue loctite to the thread
if you are referring to the handlebar diameter and stem diameter then yes they need to be matching. In this case I have 25.4mm bars and on mountain bikes you may see the 31.8mm bars
On the original stem there was a hole for the brake cable. After replace the stem, I added a cable stop and routed the cable around the adjustable stem. It is not typical for a brake cable to run through a stem like on the old one.
I don't see the advantage. Seems like the adjustable stem is on backwards. Would you want it angled toward you so that you are riding in a more upright position? 9
This video really helped me save a lot of money on a new bike. Like many people, low back pain happens and adjusting the handle bar height helps. This video helped me decide on buying an adjustable stem and not a whole bike. My bike is 40 years old but in perfect condition. Thank you
glad it helped!
Adjustable stems are the greatest invention ever!
I spent an hour looking for this kind of video, thanks so much.
Glad it was helpful!
If you're buying and upgrading old bikes from the 90s, the handlebar will almost certainly be a 25.4mm (1") diameter for the stem clamp - 31.8mm, which is the common standard now, didn't come in until later.
great point!
Great video!!! I was considering buying new bicycle because just because I wanted higher steam because my back problems but now I just will buy adjustable steam!!! My bicycle is Alpina Apache! Thank you!
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bro this is exactly what I was looking for
nice video very informative and so much helpful for limited budget.
Exactly what I needed to know ! Thanks!
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Hi great video! I am just starting to look into the adjustable stem feature. I am unable to hyper extend my arms and need handlebars as close to me as I can get them. I noticed you installed the new stem facing away from you, can it also be installed with it facing toward you to bring the handlebars even closer to you? Would love to hear your opinion on this.
I've tried it and... its sketchy. You can't steer properly and its unsafe, so I don't recommend it. Good luck!
Can you fit the adjustable stem so that you can have it aimed at the rider not out front as you put it on your bike? I'm thinking that towards the rider it was also be closer as well as higher
I've tried it before and can't say I would recommend it. It makes Steering very difficult and awkward
@@adventuresportu thanks for your reply. I may go for the straight stem extention and not the one with the adjustment.
No, in that backward position your steering will be very unstable and unsafe... just by a short neck..you can flip them upside down if you want yes...
Do you find the adjustable stem sturdy/reliable? I tried one on a hybrid bike but the it loosened and the handlebars dropped while cycling so I removed it...maybe I just didn't have it tight enough!
I find them reliable and I was able to do a bike tour 2700km with no problems from my adjustable stem. But it really does depend on the brand and maybe your torque spec. If you are unsure I would remove the tightener bolt and add some blue loctite to the thread
Thanks
Doing this on my vintage specialized too!
great bikes!
Where I can get it part to my bicycle thenks
@@maestrodaniel1126 just bikes or Amazon
Hey ehat about height?
Can you wheelie on the stem?? Please tell me because I cant wheelie on the normal handlebar because it loosens up
yes all the time. You just need to tighten your bolts friend
There's a version with the 22.2 steere post I've seen it on ali express basically all in one package with no need for the adapter
Awesome & Thanks :)
Can you use other kind of stem like a negative stem?
I'm sure you could
Thanks for making this video
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what name of old stem
does your handlebar and bar stem have to be the same
if you are referring to the handlebar diameter and stem diameter then yes they need to be matching. In this case I have 25.4mm bars and on mountain bikes you may see the 31.8mm bars
@@adventuresportu how do I measue my handlebar?
Good vid mate👍
Glad you enjoyed
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How did the brake cable pass through the stem?
On the original stem there was a hole for the brake cable. After replace the stem, I added a cable stop and routed the cable around the adjustable stem. It is not typical for a brake cable to run through a stem like on the old one.
I don't see the advantage. Seems like the adjustable stem is on backwards. Would you want it angled toward you so that you are riding in a more upright position? 9
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