My RAD is dialed but my levers hit my top tube

Hi Lee,

I bought Dialed ebook from your website and have now got my RAD to + 1mm (was +51mm) , My RAAD is at 57.5 degrees (was 62) and my SHO is +10mm
Had to purchase some new bars and use a different stem that I already had so pleased I got pretty much there – now need to go and ride some decent trails to see how it feels and get used to the difference (its quite a bit) but one thing now is that my Shifter or Dropper lever will now impact the top tube if the bars rotate in an off (they didn’t hit before) – is this something you come across often and any idea on protecting the top tube other that wrapping some suitable tape/rubber/foam ?

Much appreciated
Peter

Hi Peter,

I’m glad you got your bike Dialed in.

I have the same issues on my bikes. The bars are so mounted so low the levers can hit the top tube when the bars rotate too far. Personally, I have allowed my top tubes to get scratched, but that’s not ideal.

The best solution I’ve seen is the burly frame protective stickers by All Mountain Style.

Have fun out there,

Lee