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I am 5'7" use a med seat height but find myself leaning a bit to far forward and reaching for the bars. What would be a good stle of bar risers

I use a bar back that raises the bars an inch, and back 1.5 inches. I have a bad back and sitting up straight helps a lot. I too am 5'7", but use the Sargent seat. The stock seat is one of the most uncomfortable things I have ever sat on. It makes you slide forward into the tank, and keeps you there, even if it is uncomfortable.

I am 5-10 and use the 1 up 1 5/8 back its perfect for where I want to be . I use the sagest seat as well . If you do use these bar risers adjustments to wires and cables will most likely be needed . The risers max them out . They are to tight from factory anyway .

thanks guys

Just took a set of risers off my new to me bike. If interested ill sell for cost of shipping. I can dig up more info on brand / model if interested.

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owldaddy wrote:I use a bar back that raises the bars an inch, and back 1.5 inches. I have a bad back and sitting up straight helps a lot. I too am 5'7", but use the Sargent seat. The stock seat is one of the most uncomfortable things I have ever sat on. It makes you slide forward into the tank, and keeps you there, even if it is uncomfortable.

I'm obviously the designed German size. 6' 1.5" and 91kg. 31" inside leg. Apart from a PITA on my first long run I'm very happy with the ergonomics of the standard bike.
But sliding into the tank is a new one on me. This surely implies the seat cushion is not parallel to the ground? If this is under braking then make sure the seat is not waxed and use non shiny leathers. My leather conditioner gives a slightly tacky feel and minimises sliding.