What is the gain in height from the top of the head tube to the handlebar? I am looking to raise my handlebars about an inch while bring them closer to me to about 75mm horizontal distance. I'm thinking your 80 mm might work What is the gain in height from the top of the head tube to the handlebar? I am looking to raise my handlebars about an inch while bring them closer to me to about 75mm horizontal distance. I'm... » Read More What is the gain in height from the top of the head tube to the handlebar? I am looking to raise my handlebars about an inch while bring them closer to me to about 75mm horizontal distance. I'm thinking your 80 mm might work « Show Less
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I gained almost 2 inches of handlebar height over my stock stem, and it brought the bars back approximately an inch. So it sounds like this would about do it for you. Also, this was slightly lighter than my stock stem.
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Pictures with my stem:Lengthhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/archergal5129/9886574316/Height:http://www.flickr.com/photos/archergal5129/9886679893/HTH.
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Because it is short, there is not much rise. Unless your current stem has little to no rise at all, I don't know you will get much more height with this one. For length it was just what I needed and well worth the price.
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I gained about an inch, this really help me get taller on my bike, since then I have purchased a larger bike that fits me better. Good luck, the product is easy to install and I have had no issues with it.
1997871
If you haul it all the way up, the distance from the ceiling to the handlebars is about 7 or 8 inches. The hook that goes under the seat, I actually hook to the rack I have over my rear tire, which brings it up until the seat just about touches the ceiling. If you don't have a rack to hook onto, you can take a short length of rope (the bike comes with plenty) and tie it into a circle/loop (say, 6-8 inches in diameter), feed one end of the loop through the spokes and slide the hook onto the loop on either side of the tire. It'll save you several more inches of head space under the rear tire.
363668
I really couldn't tell you. I am 5ft. 8 in. tall. I have the seat on the eighth hole from the top. There are 2 or 3 more holes to raise the seat up. The seat height should be fine but I couldn't tell if your knees would hit the handlebars.
493409
handlebar height is not adjustable, but I have a height 172 centimeters, and for me the height of the handle is very comfortable.
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I'm 5'5. I bought the 15" and am considering getting the 17" instead. The seat height is fine (I have it adjusted fairly high), but the top tube is too short. This causes the handlebars to be too close to my body for comfort, and I have relatively short arms. Unlike the 2014 model, the handlebars do adjust some, but moving them further out also causes them to be lower, and I don't really like leaning over, which is what happens when you have the seat up really high and the handlebars very far forward. If your wife has short arms and/or legs and does not want a very upright position, the 15" bike might work for her, but I think the 17" would be better. I'm 5'5. I bought the 15" and am considering getting the 17" instead. The seat height is fine (I have it adjusted fairly high), but the top tube is too short. This causes the handlebars to be too close to my body for comfort, and I have relatively short arms. Unlike the 2014 model, the handlebars do adjust some, but moving them further out also causes them to be lower, and I don't really like leaning over, which is what happens when you have the seat up really high and the handlebars very far forward. If your wife has short arms and/or legs and does not want a very upright... » Read More I'm 5'5. I bought the 15" and am considering getting the 17" instead. The seat height is fine (I have it adjusted fairly high), but the top tube is too short. This causes the handlebars to be too close to my body for comfort, and I have relatively short arms. Unlike the 2014 model, the handlebars do adjust some, but moving them further out also causes them to be lower, and I don't really like leaning over, which is what happens when you have the seat up really high and the handlebars very far forward. If your wife has short arms and/or legs and does not want a very upright position, the 15" bike might work for her, but I think the 17" would be better. « Show Less
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I am surprised at how hard it is to get this type of info. Surely lots of people want to put these machines in their basements which might have relatively low ceilings. I got an answer from Vision Fitness that makes sense to me but you'll need to know the mid-height pedal measurement (average of lowest and highest measurements). Add the mid-height measurement to your height and add a few inches for a safety zone. You are never actually as high as the highest pedal position when you're working out, but you definitely go higher than the "step-up height." I am shocked that Schwinn could not help you with this. I am surprised at how hard it is to get this type of info. Surely lots of people want to put these machines in their basements which might have relatively low ceilings. I got an answer from Vision Fitness that makes sense to me but you'll need to know the mid-height pedal measurement (average of lowest and highest measurements). Add the mid-height measurement to your height and add a few inches for a safety zone. You are never actually as high as the highest pedal position when you're working out, but you definitely go higher than the "step-up height." I am... » Read More I am surprised at how hard it is to get this type of info. Surely lots of people want to put these machines in their basements which might have relatively low ceilings. I got an answer from Vision Fitness that makes sense to me but you'll need to know the mid-height pedal measurement (average of lowest and highest measurements). Add the mid-height measurement to your height and add a few inches for a safety zone. You are never actually as high as the highest pedal position when you're working out, but you definitely go higher than the "step-up height." I am shocked that Schwinn could not help you with this. « Show Less
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Realistically about 3" with the riser only. But if you buy an adjustable stem you can gain a couple more depending on the stem and how you use it. I gained a total of 5" using both. Could have gotten 7 with longer neck stem and adjusting it almost to verticle. Will change the feel and handling of your bike so be ready to experiment with the best setup for you. Also your cables will need to be changed to longer ones if you go too high, I had trouble finding cables that would be long enough and had to lower the bars a bit to make them work.
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Sorry the rise is the way the handle bar is made. It brings the handle bar up closer to you . Your arm reach. They will not fit on some mountain bikes. Thanks
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You would not be able to adjust the handlebar height, on the Paratrooper, right out of the box. However, the handle bars could be raised with the use of a steerer tube extender or a different stem which angles upwards. You can easily purchase the inexpensive parts from any bike shop.The Montague bike models which do allow handlebar height adjustment with the stock parts are the Crosstown, Navigator, and Boston 8. They can all be raised almost 4 inches without the use of tools as they use the Octagon steering system. In addition, the X50 can be adjusted by about 2 inches but requires an allen wrench to do so. You would not be able to adjust the handlebar height, on the Paratrooper, right out of the box. However, the handle bars could be raised with the use of a steerer tube extender or a different stem which angles upwards. You can easily purchase the inexpensive parts from any bike shop.The Montague bike models which do allow handlebar height adjustment with the stock parts are the Crosstown, Navigator, and Boston 8. They can all be raised almost 4 inches without the use of tools as they use the Octagon steering system. In addition, the X50 can be adjusted by about 2 inches but requires... » Read More You would not be able to adjust the handlebar height, on the Paratrooper, right out of the box. However, the handle bars could be raised with the use of a steerer tube extender or a different stem which angles upwards. You can easily purchase the inexpensive parts from any bike shop.The Montague bike models which do allow handlebar height adjustment with the stock parts are the Crosstown, Navigator, and Boston 8. They can all be raised almost 4 inches without the use of tools as they use the Octagon steering system. In addition, the X50 can be adjusted by about 2 inches but requires an allen wrench to do so. « Show Less
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The handlebar does adjust. Its very easy. I am 5'2" and I am on #2 of 4. So, Im not quite sure, but I think it would be ok. You should get one as life would be so much more difficult without it. I use it all the time so I can take off the boot and still keep my foot protected. You should try to get an opinion from someone of similar height to see if this is the right model, though. Good luck!
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Same here. I'm 6 feet tall. You just have to make minor adjustments to the seat post's height & horizontal distance from the handle bars. And adjust the handlebar's vertical height & pitch
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it's 27 inches tall at the highest handlebar position. The handlebar can be lowered but when it's higher up, or in a more normal position the height is 27 inches from the floor to the handlebar.
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Hello up there. The handle height can't be adjusted. I'm 5ft 8in and the handle height seems a little too high for me but my wife is 5ft 4in and the height seems fine to her. The handle tube diameter is the same as a normal bicycle handle bar. I think you could easily add and use a bicycle handle bar to increase the height.
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The particular avenir MTB handlebar I bought has a 100mm rise, and there is nearly 180mm before the curve. I have a 4.5" grip, a handbrake, and an old friction type gear shifter all mounted on one side and equivalent on the other.
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Borderline. Yes, you can adjust saddle and handlebar and paddle away. Depends on the distance. One mile to grocery store, two miles to work, etc, no problem. Thirty, forty miles on trail... the distance between saddle and handlebar may feel too large and you end up reaching out with your arms more than is comfortable. Also depends on upper body length. I am 71" with inseam 31.5", so my upper body length is 39.5". You are 5" shorter, say your inseam is 30", so your upper body would be 36", you will notice the handlebars feel like they're really far forward. The result may be tired arms, numb crotch, but again, only if you go on long rides.
1072002
Hard to measure this bike, as it doesn't have your conventional seat and top tubes. It's 23" from the seat tube to the steering tube. I don't know if that helps you. I often add a set of "antlers" to the handlebars, as I prefer sitting upright most of the time cause I'm top heavy and it wears on the shoulders. That can add an extra couple inches if you adjust them forward a bit.
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My straight pieces at the top of my handlebar measure close to 8in. I have grips and brakes,a mirror and even a bell. All these items are spread across bothof the straight pieces.