Hands hurting

"Michael" wrote in message
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Hey, Mike. I have a Madone 5.2 2006, and it's not 100 percent apparent
to me how to raise the handlebars on my bike. Any thoughts? Is this a
job for the LBS?

Thanks,

Mike

That bike will have a threadless stem, which can be oriented either "up"
or "down." If it's in the down position, it can be switched and you'll
gain about half an inch, maybe more, in height. A new stem can be
purchased to put your bars pretty much wherever you wish, you just have
to define where that place is. Cost for a stem runs $40-$90 for most
options.

I'd bring the bike in to the shop you got it from; they may be willing
to look at you on the bike and figure out some options. Changing out the
stem is a trivial task.

--Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles
www.ChainReactionBicycles.com