Gordon, thanks. I ordered a Technomic XL today from Ben’s. Also some bar tape from rivendell? Of course a faceplate would, if I needed to change it again make life easier.
On Fri, Jun 28, 2024 at 2:16 PM Gordon Stam <[email protected]> wrote: > Gorgonzola. Now there's an online moniker. Is it too late to change my > screen name? > > When I got my 59 cm Clem I put a Technomic stem on it with a 130mm reach > and was thinking that perhaps I should have gotten a 64 because I had the > stem maxed out to get the handlebars up to the height I wanted. In a > similar configuration the faceplate stem gave me two more inches (51mm) of > rise. That did the trick. I've since gone to a faceplate with a 110 > extension and a handlebar with more rise and everything is still hunky dory. > > On Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:38:06 AM UTC-6 [email protected] wrote: > >> Thanks Gorgonzola. I’ll look at Nitto face plate. >> >> >> On Wed, Jun 26, 2024 at 9:42 PM Gordon Stam <[email protected]> wrote: >> > Joel, maybe look into one of those Nitto 4 bolt face plate stems. I >>> believe that the quill is just as long as the Technomic, or Tallux, at 225 >>> cm but the stem comes out at 90 degrees which gives you a few extra cm of >>> height. A little geometry, or an online stem length/height calculator, will >>> tell you how much. >>> >>> Concerning a step through for balance issue mitigation - I don't know. >>> Maybe getting on is easier since you don't necessarily have to swing your >>> leg over the saddle but when you stop the lack of a crossbar makes keeping >>> the bike upright a little trickier. I got my Clem Jr. this spring (love it, >>> actually) and that lack of a cross bar caught me out on a few occasions and >>> I dropped the bike. I've since gotten used to it, sort of. That said youay >>> be right, getting on and off might be easier if the balance is getting to >>> be an issue. Good luck! >>> >>> On Wed, Jun 26, 2024, 4:32 PM Kim H. <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> @Joel, >>>> >>>> You are more than welcome. >>>> I hope it works out very well for you. >>>> Send some pictures to us herein would be nice, when you get it >>>> installed. >>>> >>>> Kim Hetzel. >>>> >>>> On Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2:39:15 PM UTC-7 J S wrote: >>>> >>>>> Kim, >>>>> I’m with you on threadless, not for me. I think I found the same stem, >>>>> maybe on Ben’s, Technomic XL or something like that. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks again. >>>>> On Wed, Jun 26, 2024 at 2:05 PM Kim H. <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> You are more than welcome, Joel. >>>>>> >>>>>> So, in a nutshell, you are trying to find a way to get your handlebar >>>>>> higher ? Right ? >>>>>> >>>>>> After a long research on the internet, I found that long quill stem. >>>>>> I was and remain very pleased with the outcome. I just couldn't cross the >>>>>> threadless stem bridge as stubborn as I am from being old school. My bike >>>>>> would not look right. >>>>>> >>>>>> Let me know what your decision choice is. >>>>>> >>>>>> Sincerely, >>>>>> Kim. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Jun 26, 2024, 10:56 AM J S <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks Kim, you’ve got that right and the miles get less and speed >>>>>>> slower. But if I can still ride I am happy. >>>>>>> On Wed, Jun 26, 2024 at 12:49 PM Kim H. <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> As we grow older, the gears get lower and the handlebars get higher. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Kim Hetzel. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 9:25:49 AM UTC-7 Kim H. wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hi Joel, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I bought a NITTO Technomic NTC-280 Stem >>>>>>>>> <https://alexscycle.com/products/nitto-technomic-ntc-280-stem-1> >>>>>>>>> on my 58cm Nitto Bosco bars from Alex Cycles without going >>>>>>>>> threadless. I am >>>>>>>>> happy with it on my Clem. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> [image: thumbnail_20240111_143550.jpg] >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Kim Hetzel. >>>>>>>>> On Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 8:59:42 AM UTC-7 J S wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Rich, thanks. A forum friend said he has a nitto steerer >>>>>>>>>> extender. I am waiting for pics. He said it would give me up to 3” >>>>>>>>>> added >>>>>>>>>> height. That might be the least expensive way ro go about this and >>>>>>>>>> solve >>>>>>>>>> the problem. I am hoping it is feasible. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Hoping you are well and riding, my Hillborne seems to be the most >>>>>>>>>> comfortable but the bars are 3cm higher than the saddle compares to >>>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>>> Saluki and yes, I would like to Keep the Saluki if possible. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Joel >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Wed, Jun 26, 2024 at 11:25 AM RichS <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Hi Joel, >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> One more suggestion, albeit more extreme than a stem change, >>>>>>>>>>> would be to have a framebuilder replace the existing steerer tube >>>>>>>>>>> with a >>>>>>>>>>> taller one. >>>>>>>>>>> I guess that alternative would depend on how committed you are >>>>>>>>>>> to keeping the Saluki. Good luck with whatever direction you >>>>>>>>>>> choose. The >>>>>>>>>>> mixtes you mentioned would be on my list as well if my >>>>>>>>>>> septugenarian body >>>>>>>>>>> demands it at some point! >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Best, >>>>>>>>>>> Rich in ATL >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 3:20:56 PM UTC-4 [email protected] >>>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks Erik, I did find both of those and either might be the >>>>>>>>>>>> solution. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Joel >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> On Tue, Jun 25, 2024 at 1:14 PM Erik Wright < >>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Joel, >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Soma has a couple options. You could look at the 225mm rise >>>>>>>>>>>>> Dirt Drop stem >>>>>>>>>>>>> <https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/nitto-stem-quill-mt-10-dirt-drop-225mm-slv-5647?category=983#attr=288,1136> >>>>>>>>>>>>> for some more height, or the mega-tall 280mm rise Nitto Technomic >>>>>>>>>>>>> (25.4 >>>>>>>>>>>>> version for your Chocos/Albas >>>>>>>>>>>>> <https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/nitto-stem-technomic-quill-280mm-xl-25-4mm-4096?page=2&category=983#attr=4036>) >>>>>>>>>>>>> for even more. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Getting a mixte would be pretty cool, but so would keeping >>>>>>>>>>>>> your Saluki! >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Erik, Philly >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> On Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 11:07:03 AM UTC-4 >>>>>>>>>>>>> [email protected] wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> I believe the Nitto technomic stem is basically the Tallux >>>>>>>>>>>>>> steel, 225 ht. I also believe this is the highest stem rise >>>>>>>>>>>>>> available. I >>>>>>>>>>>>>> have used these since I have gone to Albatross and Choco bars. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> I bought a >>>>>>>>>>>>>> frame 2 years ago and unknown to me at the time the steerer tube >>>>>>>>>>>>>> was cut, >>>>>>>>>>>>>> the stem height is about 2.5-3 cm less than on my Sam Hillborne >>>>>>>>>>>>>> and I >>>>>>>>>>>>>> believe it is enough to aggravate my back, going from yesterdays >>>>>>>>>>>>>> ride. Any >>>>>>>>>>>>>> suggestions? I may have to sell the much sought after Saluki >>>>>>>>>>>>>> frame. If I >>>>>>>>>>>>>> did with advancing age, some balance issues I would be looking >>>>>>>>>>>>>> for a >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Willbury, Yves Gomes or a Cheviot as I like the shorter >>>>>>>>>>>>>> chainstays better. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Saluki is a 54 cm, so about a 51 by todays models like my >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hillborne. I >>>>>>>>>>>>>> would have to look at the effective TT lengths on any frame, not >>>>>>>>>>>>>> sure how >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Riv sized these step throughs. All I would need would be the >>>>>>>>>>>>>> ability to use >>>>>>>>>>>>>> 42mm tires. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> If anyone has any ideas I would be open to listen, or if >>>>>>>>>>>>>> anyone has any of the step throughs I have mentioned above they >>>>>>>>>>>>>> are looking >>>>>>>>>>>>>> to sell or trade please let me know. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thank, >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Joel >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic >>>>>>>>>>>>> in the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>>>>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this topic, visit >>>>>>>>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/J0cml7sHBGY/unsubscribe >>>>>>>>>>>>> . >>>>>>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an >>>>>>>>>>>>> email to [email protected]. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>>>>>>>>>> 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