stem/handlebar change
Secla
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im a bit new to mtb`ing but for the last few weeks ive been to chicksands and enjoying every minute, i have a 2008 GT avalanche 2.0 bone stock at the moment bar a set of v12 pedals as the stock ones were shocking !
when im going down a steep decline im finding it quite difficult to keep my weight right back on the bike as it has 20mm riser handlebars and i think about a 120mm stem
im thinking of getting a shorter stem so i can get my weight a bit further back on the bike but im a bit unsure on how short i want/need to go ! also what degree andgle to have i think the original is 25 degrees, any advice on what effects changing angle/length of stem has on handling etc. would be a great help so i could make the right decision and not have to spend more money than required
cheers
when im going down a steep decline im finding it quite difficult to keep my weight right back on the bike as it has 20mm riser handlebars and i think about a 120mm stem
im thinking of getting a shorter stem so i can get my weight a bit further back on the bike but im a bit unsure on how short i want/need to go ! also what degree andgle to have i think the original is 25 degrees, any advice on what effects changing angle/length of stem has on handling etc. would be a great help so i could make the right decision and not have to spend more money than required
cheers
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Secla wrote:im a bit new to mtb`ing but for the last few weeks ive been to chicksands and enjoying every minute, i have a 2008 GT avalanche 2.0 bone stock at the moment bar a set of v12 pedals as the stock ones were shocking !
when im going down a steep decline im finding it quite difficult to keep my weight right back on the bike as it has 20mm riser handlebars and i think about a 120mm stem
im thinking of getting a shorter stem so i can get my weight a bit further back on the bike but im a bit unsure on how short i want/need to go ! also what degree andgle to have i think the original is 25 degrees, any advice on what effects changing angle/length of stem has on handling etc. would be a great help so i could make the right decision and not have to spend more money than required
cheers
Shorter the stem the more responsive the steering.0 -
Remember that there are 2 sizes of where the stem clamps the bar. 25.4mm and 31.8mm (OS - oversized). Make sure to get the right sized stem to fit your bars.
70mm seems to be accepted as a good length for trail riding.
If you intend do do a lot of downhill or jumping a shorter stem may be better for you. 30mm - 50mm?0 -
ok i`l measure up and check what size bar i have before ordering
cheers for the info guys0
