higher bars

[kenanlyn]

just a quick question will fitting higher handlebars eg.50mm rise rather than a 20mm rise make it easier to lift(pull up)the front end of my bike(norco shore).as it seems to take alot of effort to pull it up compared to my old bike (norco fluid)or are there other issues involved reguarding the geometry of a freeride bike and an all mountain bike?

[BLAKE-2234]

if you are running marzochi 66s theres you problem they are very heavy forks

you are alsio finding it hard as you are probably used to your fluid and it is a hell of a lot lighter so you muscles have to build so you can lift the front of your bike with ease thats what i think anyways whether its right or wrong we'll never know:confused:

cheers blake

[Viv92]

Also if you have your bike on a lower gear you can use the torque from the pedals to get you up. I can hardly lift up the front end of a stinky yet I managed to wheelie one for quite a distance by using my feet to get the bars up. The key is to time your pedal stroke right.

[Suprez]

It'll all come down to the bikes geometry. I've also got a Shore and found that it was difficult to get the front end up with any sort of ease. I wouldn't be laying the blame on 66s as a mate has a Giant Faith with 66s and I have no dramas getting the front end of that thing up.

I'm no expert but it'll be due to chainstay length (amongst other geo tech stuff) and weight distribution. Basically I found it easier getting the front end up as I built up more confidence and started to lean back more.

[free_rid3r]

yeah it will make it easier, just get your weight back a little more than usual, plus the heigher rise will make it better for dj's and dropping, oh and it looks cool too, gives you street cred lol