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Delta Cycle Threadless Stem Riser

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Get a comfortable, upright riding position with this hi-rise stem.

Fits threadless Ahead systems

Imported.

Item 700227

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Delta Cycle Threadless Stem Riser Customer Reviews

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Delta Threadless Stem Riser

5.0

(based on 18 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to install (17)
Durable (15)
Attractive (10)
Lightweight (9)

Cons

Best Uses

Casual riding (11)
Mountain biking (7)
Road biking (7)
Upgrade (6)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (8), Avid cyclist (7)
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Apr

2008

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Matches Novara Safari

By E. Foster

from Wesley Chapel, Florida

About Me Weekend Warrior

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Pros

Attractive Design
Durable
Easy To Install
Lightweight
Perfect Match

Cons

Best Uses

Novara Safari
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Comments about Delta Threadless Stem Riser:

I had ordered the Novara Safari touring Bicycle after much research online, and at local bike shops. The bicycle was 99% of what I was looking for, perfect in all aspects but one. Handlebar height. All reviews I have seen mention this fact on every size frame of the Safari.

Due to the thread-less stem design, there was no way to adjust this problem, so a riser was the only way to correct it.

The Delta Thread-less Stem Riser is a perfect match for the Safari, and without any adjustment of the gear or brake cables, I was able to install this item and raise the bars to the height I require. While the bars did move back a fraction closer to the seat, it is of no difference.

I recommend this item to anyone that purchases a Safari and needs the height of the handlebars raised without any changes to the bicycle other than loosening and re-tightening of some allen screws. From the 99% perfect bike, it is now 100% for me.

Aug

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Does Its Job

By miked888

from Charleston, SC

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Install

Cons

Best Uses

commuting

Comments about Delta Threadless Stem Riser:

I commute to work almost every day on a mountain bike and I always wished my handlebars were just a tad higher to take some pressure off of my wrists, arms and back and so I could sit a little more upright in the saddle. I was looking at changing out the stem but I saw this Delta stem raiser and figured I would give it a try. It was very easy to install and it does exactly what I hoped it would. Now my commute is much more comfortable! It looks a bit odd the first few times you look at your bike, but I will sacrifice looks for comfort.

Service and delivery comments:

Shipping was very fast!

Jul

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Back and shoulder pain disappears

By DM1

from Kirkland, WA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Attractive Design
Durable
Easy To Install
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Road Biking

Comments about Delta Threadless Stem Riser:

After riding my new touring bike for over a year averaging 100+ miles weekly, I began to develop pain between my shoulder blades with occasional numbness in my lower arms and hands. I wanted to raise my handlebars up to relieve pressure on my back/shoulders, but the threadless type stem didn't allow for any more height. I discovered the Delta riser at REIs website and then rode my bike out to Redmond, WA store, purchased and mounted it at the store. I set it up so the handlebar was level with my saddle. On my 16 mile ride back home, pain/pressure disappeared immediately. Highly recommend it.

Apr

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

good product

By corvus

from Perth, Western Australia

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Install

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Road Biking
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Comments about Delta Threadless Stem Riser:

I cycle 210 K per week mostly on paved bike paths. I have had spinal fusion at several locations so I am no all that flexible. I have to ride in a more upright position and this allows almost any modern bike to be modified so a more upright position is possible. No complaints, I have installed it on road, mountain, and city bikes. If the stem matches it will fit but you may have to make all the cables that are routed to the handlebars longer. This is a somewhat more difficult job that installing this riser.

May

2008

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Riser takes pressure off shoulders

By hicksdp

from Trinity, AL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Install

Cons

Need Longer Brake Cable

Best Uses

Casual Riding

Comments about Delta Threadless Stem Riser:

The riser was very easy to install. By raising the handlebar height, it takes pressure off your shoulders and wrists. On a Metro, you will need a front brake cable that is about 3" longer

Oct

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Exactly what I expected

By Bjons great adventures

from College Station, Tx

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Install

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Mountain Biking

Comments about Delta Threadless Stem Riser:

It was high quality and allowed an easy modification to the bike. Perfect.

Jun

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Just what I needed

By robert94903

from San Rafael, CA.

About Me Casual Cyclist

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Pros

Attractive Design
Easy To Install

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain Biking

Comments about Delta Threadless Stem Riser:

This gave me just the amount of rise I needed. 15 minutes to install. Good deal here at REI. It was a bit more at [...].

Jan

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Easy installation, does its job

By tonygeno

from Plymouth, MA

About Me Casual Cyclist

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Pros

Attractive Design
Durable
Easy To Install
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Riding
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Comments about Delta Threadless Stem Riser:

This stem riser has allowed me to get my handlebars up to a comfortable height and made cycling fun again. Be careful when removing the original stem bolt as the front wheel will fall off once removed scattering all the spacers, etc.

Great product if you'd like to make your mountain or road bike more comfortable.

Aug

2011

5.0

Add 3-1/8 inches easily and cheaply.

By like2hike

from Apex, NC

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Install

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain Biking

Comments about Delta Threadless Stem Riser:

The amount of rise is adjustable within a range of about 2-1/4 inches to about 3-1/8 inches. The packaging says it will raise the stem up to 3-1/2 inches, but I think that is a mistake (maybe add spacers?).

This extender also moves the handlebars slightly closer to the seat (due to the head tube angle). On my bike it is about 1/2 inch closer when set to the maximum rise.

Installation will affect the adjustment of the headset bearings, so follow the installation instruction sequence carefully to avoid problems. The front brake cable on my bike was just barely long enough so that I did not have to change it to another one. Installation was not especially difficult. Your front wheel should be on the ground when you remove the stem or the fork could fall out of the head tube. The hardest part was getting the handlebars in perfect alignment with the wheel again. You will need two different sizes of allen wrench, and maybe a third to fit your stem, and one must be long enough to reach through the extender.

I am tall and leggy, and I have to raise the seatpost quite high even on larger frame sizes. This usually puts the handlebars too low for comfort for me. This product has improved the fit of my bike significantly. My handlebars are now about level or slightly higher than my seat. I can ride without my hands going numb and I get less muscular tension in my shoulders. Riding is more enjoyable now. If your handlebars are already level with your seat, adding this will give you a more upright position like with a comfort bike. It can be transferred easily to your next mountain bike.

Aug

2011

5.0

Great Solution for Upright Riding Stance

By Jay North Outdoorsman

from Naperville, IL

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Attractive Design
Durable
Easy To Install
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Road Biking

Comments about Delta Threadless Stem Riser:

This is an attractive, easy, and inexpensive solution to raising your bar stem without having a negative effect on ride/control, resulting in a more upright stance. At 6'3", I typically raise the seat between 4"-6" depending on which bike I am riding, and this means I'm leaning over more - the solution is to raise the bars 3", getting back to the correct riding position. Easy to install, black matches most bikes.