Dift Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 I have a nice Austin V2 with a 150mm 30 degree stem. I feel quite stretched out on the bike despite putting on some high rise bars with a slight roll back. I had a look on Tarty and Jitsie do a 120mm 35 degree stem that should bring the handle bars back ~3cm. My thinking is that the shorter stem will allow me to roll the bars forward a little resulting in a 1-2cm less reach while having sensible looking bars. Is a 120mm stem on a mod too short? I am 5 2" ish if that helps - I appreciate it will make it a little more difficult to get the rear up. [/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Not sure if he's still about but might be worth tapping up @dezmtberas he's a short arse who also rode an Austin. Will try to find a thread with his build as that was super cramped when I had a ride on it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dift Posted April 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Super cramped sounds perfect for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Found it here He's 5'5" and ran a 150x30° but with super low risers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Wow, actually just noticed your bars. They're huge, maybe worth trying some oldskool Zoo bars if you can get a set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dift Posted May 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 (edited) I didn't update the thread... but stem seems to be working ok. I've not tired upto front yet (because I'm no good at them), but the bike feels good. Probably need a shorter frame... but I can wait. Looks a little better too Edited May 15, 2017 by Dift 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 looks good mate, my Austin had the tryall sloped Stem 150 x 30 on tryall bars. It rode really well, so well I am in the market for another Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dift Posted July 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 I love my austin... but still hanker for an alias. Feel free to drop me a pm if you are interested. I still have the longer stem etc. There are also a few Austin's on eBay at the moment. The alias is the only bike I'd have over my rockman. I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admissioninf Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 looks good because even i had the tryall sloped Stem 150 x 30 on tryall bars. MS Ramaiah Medical College admission Rajarajeswari Medical College admission Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences admission Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College admission Shri BM Patil Medical College admission Sri Siddhartha Medical College admission Yenepoya Medical College admission Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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