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Reddit mentions of Wake MTB Stem 45 Degree 31.8 90mm Bike Stem Mountain Bike Stem Short Handlebar Stem Riser for Most Bicycle, Road Bike, MTB, BMX, Fixie Gear, Cycling (Aluminum Alloy, Black)
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 3
We found 3 Reddit mentions of Wake MTB Stem 45 Degree 31.8 90mm Bike Stem Mountain Bike Stem Short Handlebar Stem Riser for Most Bicycle, Road Bike, MTB, BMX, Fixie Gear, Cycling (Aluminum Alloy, Black). Here are the top ones.
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Stereer Tube diameter: 28.6mm (1-1/8"), Handlebar diameter: 31.8mm (1-1/4"), Length: 90mm, Weight: 230gHollow design, Light weightFour bolt bar clamp holds bar securely in position.Easy installation, just connect up the original front fork stem.Universal short handle bar stem suitable for most road bike, fixed gear bicycle, mountain bikes, etc
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 1.97 Inches |
| Length | 3.54 Inches |
| Size | 31.8 * 90mm |
| Weight | 0.33 Pounds |
| Width | 1.57 Inches |
It’s a pretty relaxed set up. I may swap it out for something that gives me a little more reach but we’ll see. I’ve only ridden the bike once since I finished it.
Wake MTB Stem 45 Degree 31.8 90mm Bike Stem Mountain Bike Stem Short Handlebar Stem Riser for Most Bicycle, Road Bike, MTB, BMX, Fixie Gear, Cycling ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0772TDTCC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_XFrGhHRY3pAOO
Sweet it looks like a nice bike.
It looks like there's a fair opportunity to make the bike more upright and improve the ergonomics without needing to switch to flat bars.
Most obvious thing would be get a high rise stem like this which will raise the bars and bring them closer.
Then you could look at compact bend handlebars like this bike has, your bike has a traditional bar with more forward extension and a deeper drop. Many people find these bars make a big difference to their comfort riding drop bars.
If you did both that and the stem change I expect you'd notice a big difference.
Finally, you could also add a stem extender that lets you raise your handlebars a couple of inches even higher.
If you did decide to go flat bars it looks like an OK candidate, the bars would still be low vs the saddle though without a stem swap or going for riser bars like this conversion has.
You don't necessarily need a vintage bike with a quill stem in order to get the handlebar rise you want.
You can buy stems that angle up a lot.
https://www.greggscycles.com/product/bontrager-comp-stem-258620-1.htm?variations=180978,179697,184777,184440,184883&_vsrefdom=adwords&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpq2Ql-i34wIVCNbACh2bQgJCEAQYBSABEgKV2fD_BwE
https://www.amazon.com/Wake-Mountain-Handlebar-Bicycle-Aluminum/dp/B0772TDTCC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=bicycle+stem+31.8+rise&qid=1563224310&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
You can also get handlebars which sweep back towards you.
https://www.ebay.com/p/Origin8-Hbar-Or8-City-ALY-TRANSIT-Ergo-31-8x630-Bk/1077526221?iid=362416426523&chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=362416426523&targetid=544793688371&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9028317&poi=&campaignid=1497774175&mkgroupid=59509629802&rlsatarget=pla-544793688371&abcId=1139476&merchantid=6562274&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpYzc2Oi34wIVRtbACh2pcwq8EAQYBSABEgJFrvD_BwE
Handlebar Height and Upright Riding Posture
http://www.pedalpt.com/upright-bicycling/
Lastly, you may be able to put BMX cruiser handlebars (risers with a cross-bar) on a bike to bring the grips up and back. Example:
https://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=6028017#p6028017