If the top tube has her stretched out and she's complaining of neck pain,
chances are that the Alba's will help. The position is naturally further
back and more upright, so weight gets transferred as well. Typically,
you're going to need a longer stem to get the bars a little bit forward. I
Try some Alba bars, a VO threadless stem adapter, and some +/- 6 degree-ish
threadless stems from ebay. I suggest this as this will allow you to play
with various heights and reaches before you buy another Tallux stem. . Or,
just keep the VO adapter and threadless stem combo. I am done with
Hi Mike,
Since your wife is comfortable on the tandem, can you replicate the stoker
position on the Specialized? What about using the same saddle and seatpost?
What does her hand position/reach look like on the tandem?
I do love my albatross handlebars, but I think winning the raffle is the
I'd just go with the Betty with some Albas. From what I understand, those
1980s Sequoias had some really steep seat tube angles, so getting that
thing comfortable in a non-racey sort of way may never happen. The Betty
will allow her to sit up and rotate everything back which will help with
the
Call Rivendell or consult the geo charts for the TT length on the Betty.
I am 5'8, 44 year old male, 71 seat height, 82 pbh and the Sam is long for
me at 56.5 TT. I need a 6cm stem for drops and staches. I will probably use
my 8cm Tallux with shim for Albatrii when I get them. Seems like
