I don't think there is any way to adjust them. So I'm guessing I need to get some riser handlebars or a new stem. Does anyone know of a good website to find this stuff, or possibly another solution to my problem?
2007-04-26 04:25:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
You can't adjust mongooses by loosening allen bolt in the middle and pulling up.
I have the spacer in already, there was only enough play to move up a little less than 3/4 of an inch.
2007-04-26 04:47:09 · update #1
I wouldn't try more spacers, you would only get maybe 1/4 to 1/2 inch before you ran out of steerer tube. You are right, the solution is a riser stem, riser bars, or a combination of the two. Any web retailer will have this stuff
www.performancebike.com
www.nashbar.com
www.pricepoint.com
www.bikeparts.com
There are hundreds out there.
The tough part about threadless systems is that you don't have the range of adjustment you used to with quill systems.
I've seen riser stems that go as far as 25 degrees, but you have to watch out for the reach when you do that. If you keep the same stem length and go for a high rise, you get pushed further back. High rise handlebars also tend to push you back since they tend to angle backwards for comfort.
Seriously, I would take it to a shop and aske them to measure out what you need. You'll pay more for it, but you'll also be assured that what you get will work. It's worth it.
2007-04-26 05:22:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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How can I rasie the handlebars on a mongoose XR-200 mountain bike??
I don't think there is any way to adjust them. So I'm guessing I need to get some riser handlebars or a new stem. Does anyone know of a good website to find this stuff, or possibly another solution to my problem?
2015-08-06 15:08:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mongoose Handlebars
2016-10-18 03:49:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Mongoose is not good. Most people don't need full suspension. It makes the bike heavy and pogo sticky. Can you adjust the preload on the rear suspension? Probably not. Most people don't really need discs, unless they ride fast downhill or wet or muddy conditions. It probably has single channel rims, inferior to dual channel. Dual Channels are much stronger. It has 21 speeds, which means it has a freewheel hub. A freewheel hub is inferior to freehub/cassette. The design of the freehub is much stronger and more reliable. If you climb lots, you will notice these differences. True, the Mongoose MIGHT descend better if the rear suspension works. Not that the Rockhopper is a fantastic bike. It is an entry level bike.
2016-03-23 01:22:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a threadless headset (sometimes called Aheadset), you can actually buy a spacer to put between the headset and stem. This raises the bars. A bike shop should do this if you are not comfortable with going in there.
2007-04-26 04:38:38 · answer #5 · answered by Jay P 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
all you have to do is loosen the allan bolt in the center of the handlebars and lift up very easy
2007-04-26 04:33:46 · answer #6 · answered by Ben C 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you answered your own question. bars and/or stem.
2007-04-26 05:26:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋