Robert Dini

I have a Cannondale SuperSix 2013 model year. I'd like to raise the handlebars, if I can. I know that I can't raise them any more with spacers. Can I do it with a longer neck?

Rick

Here is some info to look over.

Crankycrank

Some stems have a steep downward angle that can be turned upside down to give a higher position for your bars. Not sure what a "longer neck" refers to but if you have no more room for spacers to raise the stem you're left with using the first suggestion, getting a new stem with a steeper rise or getting a steerer extender such as these. (1) bicycle steerer extenders - Bing or the dreaded adjustable rise stem as a last resort (but still works). (1) adjustable rise stem - Bing

shelbyfv

Unfortunately, the things you can do include some that you shouldn't do. Try flipping the stem or going to an angled stem within normal parameters, about 30 degrees max. If these don't give you a comfortable fit, you need a different size bike or a different type of bike. Having said that, folks proudly post all sorts of kludge contraptions on BF!

Iride01 

Riser bars can get you a little higher too without having to go to weirdly angled stems or extender tubes which I wouldn't do.

Many different brands have them. These get you 15mm higher, but I'm pretty sure I've seen other brands that get you almost an inch higher.
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/ho...=230548-156001

If you don't have drops, then there are risers in other versions too.

Robert Dini

Thank you.

ARider2

Either riser bars or a stem riser will allow you to raise your handlebars. The Cannondale SuperSix is more of a racing road bike but the Cannondale Synapse road bike is designed with a more relaxed, upright riding position. You may consider switching to a road bike like the Synapse that is more comfortable due to the handlebars being set a little higher.

Robert Dini

I am considering what you suggest. I'm thinking about a Canyon Endurace or a Specialized Roubaix.

Thanks.

ARider2

The Cannondale Synapse is an excellent choice as well. Is there any reason you are not considering it?

ShannonM

Given that there are many ways to solve this problem, (higher-angle stems, steerer tube extenders, etc,) all of which can be done for less than a hundred bucks, why in the hell would anyone suggest that the OP would be best served by spending a couple of grand on a whole new bike??!??

Hell, if you want the OP to spend lots of unnecessary money, advise them to buy a new, uncut fork and run a big stack of spacers. Suggesting a whole new bicycle is utter nonsense... you wouldn't do that if it was your money, so why would you suggest it to anyone else?

--Shannon

JoeTBM 

I have installed extenders on a number of bikes with great success but one thing we noticed was that the screws on the collar of the extender we purchase are short and doesn't engage all the threads. We typically will swap the screws with ones that are 5mm longer and then all the threads are engaged and bolts can be torqued up without damage to the threads of the collar.

Robert Dini

The local Cannondale dealer is not that great. I'll check them out before I make a purchase.

Thank you.

easyupbug 

If you want a new bike go for it, but to answer you question; Yes, now in my 70's I have found this site helpful to materially raise the bars with little impact on handling which should be considered, such as reducing the weight pushing forward on the bars makes the bike less stable:https://www.habcycles.com/fitting.html
My customs, even with quills thanks to Nitto, and a Litespeed have been raised as much as 70mm with little impact on handling at my now less aggressive riding. While I don't agree with the fashion police comments about +30º stems I will admit I can not put them on my Italians.

DaveSSS 

The need for higher bars can be due to other fit problems. A saddle that's too far forward can put too much weight on the hands and the cure is often thought to be higher bars. I'm 68 years old and still use a 10cm saddle to bar drop. I'm a relatively small rider, at 5'-6" or 168cm, but I have long legs, so my saddle height is 72-73cm.