need opinions!

[sledless bdh]

Ok, bought the boy an 1984 excel. I want to raise the bars so he can easily stand while riding. I can either by 2" risers from RSI for $30 and call it good or completely change things ups and spend like $200+ and do all new/take off to achieve what I want.

He will be on this sled for only 1-2 years if he progresses like I am expecting him to. What do you guys suggest?


Austin

 

[chevyrac66]

I did new bars, 2" risers, and adaptor to new style post on my mtn max
ran new grips modified brake handles. I know its not the same as yours but I was 10x happier than just doin a basic block riser. I needed 6" rise on mine due to being 6'7" tall. I like the change in bar angle, they felt sturdier, and I can change all the angles exactly as I want. Just my $.02.

 

[stingray719]

New rider = Handlebar pad....................

 

[sledless bdh]

This is not my sled, its my 8 yr old boys sled. Hence why I only would need a 2" riser. The plan is to move him from this in a year or 2 to a phazer that is set up for off trail riding that my daughter is currently on.

 

[Lt Rascal]

I would start with the block. Then see if he needs anything else. Why put a lot of money into something that he may not need. Specially if it is only for 2 yrs. If you need more you can add it as you find it.

 

[justjohnthomas]

How does it fit him now standing and sitting (kid isn't going to want to have ape hangers on the trail back out). If a 2" riser helps some it may be all that's needed without spending more $$ than the sled will be worth if he is moving to one you have set up in 1-2 years. We all rode for years before we were introduced to handlebar risers, so at 8 that 2" may be more than enough, especially depending on how agressive he is.

 

[sledless bdh]

That is exactly what I was thinking. The current height is low for him, as he is as tall as a normal 10 yr old. The 2" is cheap and puts him at the right height with out being ape hangers while sitting. Even though I want him to have an awesome custom sled like some of the ones I see others on here doing for their kids, I also would rather spend the money on gas for riding! Especially if its only for a year or two then moving up.

Thanks guys!

Austin

 

[Lt Rascal]

That is exactly what I was thinking. The current height is low for him, as he is as tall as a normal 10 yr old. The 2" is cheap and puts him at the right height with out being ape hangers while sitting. Even though I want him to have an awesome custom sled like some of the ones I see others on here doing for their kids, I also would rather spend the money on gas for riding! Especially if its only for a year or two then moving up.

Thanks guys!

Austin

I think spending money on gas for more seat time will benefit him more then adding all the extra crap will.