Thursday, May 2 2019 [44,595 miles]
I was a bit uncomfortable on the freeway drone home after a ride yesterday. That feeling has been with me for a while. I’ve found by played around with my hand position that I’d be more comfortable with the bars forward a bit. I could rotate the bars up, but that would make them higher. I decided the risers I’ve been using are no longer a good fit. They are Wunderlich 40mm risers that raise the bars 37mm and also bring the bars back 27mm. A few days ago I ordered replacement risers that add 25mm in height without bringing the bars closer save the small amount due to the angle of the triple clamp. I can rotate the bars up a bit with the 25mm risers to get my desired height.
![25mm Risers](./t-1352-116Q5126.jpg)
25mm Risers
![Old 40mm risers](./t-1356-116Q5127.jpg)
Old 40mm risers
![Up and back](./t-1356-116Q5128.jpg)
Up and back
![Handlebar removed](./t-1400-116Q5129.jpg)
Handlebar removed
![Old riser removed](./t-1406-116Q5130.jpg)
Old riser removed
I removed the handlebars and the old risers. The only tool needed was a 6mm allen key. The screws that held the bars to the riser were also socket head cap screws; they came with the risers. The stock hardware used Torx fasteners.
![New risers installed](./t-1428-116Q5132.jpg)
New risers installed
![Side view](./t-1429-116Q5133.jpg)
Side view
The new risers also came with socket head cap screws taking a 6mm allen key. It didn’t take but a few minutes to install. The risers are made so there is a gap allowing the bars to be clamped tight. The gap goes in the back. Tighten the front screws, position the bars, then tighten the rear screws. Done.
![Risers and hardware](./t-1428-116Q5131.jpg)
Risers and hardware
I’ll put these up for sale on the AdvRider flea market.