After a few rides to reacquaint my body with the bike I realized that for a utility bike I should convert the handlebars from straight bars to swept bars that would allow a more upright riding position. I ordered some bars and they arrived. I was hoping that the existing cables would have enough slack to used on the new bars, but no it was not to be. So now I await cable kits to build new brake and shift cables with the appropriate slack for the new bars. Should be here mid-week. Here’s a preview of the new bars below:
I also realized that I may need to raise the neck as well so I’ll fit the bars and the neck again before I build the cables…