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Rik @ bikescape.org

I really hate the ride position on the . It’s way to forward leaning for me - my wrists and shoulders don’t like it. New upright will be the next update to the bike. First photo is current setup, second is the handlebar style I’d like (on an old Electra ).

Existing Metropolis handlebars on my Cetma cargo bike are too low and forward for comfortable riding.
Upright handlebars on an Electra Amsterdam.
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Rik @ bikescape.org

I tried to wrench the handlebars off the Electra, but the bolts are all rusted and stripped so I gave up. That bike is destined for the dump :(

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Andres S

@bikescape Have you considered reversing the stem so the handlebars are closer to you? Might look a little funky, and it wouldn't raise the bars up, but it would put the bars quite a bit closer so you wouldn't have to lean forward as far.

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Rik @ bikescape.org

@Andres4NY Yeah I was hoping to do that but the handlebar stem is seized to the steerer tube so I can’t flip it. I’ve tried penetrating oil, heat and cold, and whacking it with a hammer. The thing won’t budge :( Same problem w the seat post so I can’t adjust the saddle.

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