Originally Posted by
jpjuggler
I used a stem extender to raise up my bars on my trek 520. apropos of nothing, are some uncut steerer longer than others? I know that the surly lht uncut is nice and high. I wonder if the trek 520 was just as high before it was cut. (i bought it used) .
As far as I know, only surly sells bikes like this. Other companies cut them so that they look cleaner and racier in the showroom, and while stems can change position, sometimes it can be limited.
high bars=Old foggy
and I get it partly., from the marketing angle.