Delta Cycle Bike Bicycle Stem Raiser Pro Extender Head Up Handlebar Raiser

A good product – but do your homework. This is exactly what I needed for raising the handlebar on a Specialized Rockhopper 19″. With the seat raised for a 6’1″ position, the original stem height was too low. This resulted in sore wrists and numb hands about 10 min into a ride.The short version:This is a reasonably priced product for the average rider. And it extends the usefulness of my bike from an aggressive downhill posture to a more exercise-oriented street ride. If you are conscious of weighing…

Things to know before you buy…. BLUF:1. May cause steering stability issues2. May cost you a lot more than just the cost of the raiserI installed the raiser on the bike. First thing I noticed is the cables are not long enough for the handle bars to be raised that high. Took it to a bike shop. They said $125 for new cables and tune up to make it shift right again. But they warned me that raising the handlebars can cause instability in the steering and make you more prone to lose control. I had them…

Makes 10+ Mile Rides Enjoyable Again This stem raiser successfully transformed the mountain bike of my younger years to a comfortable trekker/cruiser for this clydesdale weekend rider. After replacing my mountain tires with touring tires, I was still uncomfortable during even short rides due to the low height of my handlebars. After installing this Delta Pro Stem Raiser, my handlebars are a couple of inched higher than my seat, and I am very comfortable during 15+ mile rides.Two issues: First, it was difficult to…