Handlebar stem question

JimmyK

I believe the stem on my trek 1000 is 100mm in length. I am 5 feet 9 inches and I ride with my hands on the hoods. Id like it if the hoods were 10 - 20 mm closer to me , where do you suggest that I could get an affordable stem 80 - 90 mm in length that would be a drop in fit for my trek 1000, and can you point out any particular stems you think would be suitable ? Im hoping not to have to spend too much.

dennisn

Pretty much ALL stems will fit ALL modern road bike forks whether 1 1/8" steerer or 1"
steerer(with a shim). All you really need to know is the length you want and the bar size, which is either 26mm or 31.8mm.

JimmyK

done a bit of research

the stem at present is a bontrager select 17 degree type and the bars are 26 mm, does a replacement HAVE to be 17 degrees also ? how do i know if i need 1 1/8 or 1 inch or does that matter ?

skyd0g

It doesn't have to be 17 degrees - but changing from this would affect the height of the bars.
There looks to be the same as you currently have in a choice of lengths @ £15 http://www.wheelbase.co.uk/product_6054.htm

topdude

If you are changing to a shorter stem then you can afford to go a bit lower on the "angle" as the bars will be closer to you anyway. Why not take your stem along to a decent Halfords, they have some "Bikehut" stems at reasonable prices and you can compare side by side.

Burghley

Hi

The Trek 1000 is quite "low" at the front anyway, so you might find that buying a shorter stem (8 or 9cm) with 6 degree rise will raise the bars by a few millimetres. This is likely to be more comfortable than a 17 degree stem.

But, before you spend any money, why not try flipping the stem? It will point up (and you may not like the look) but it will give you a slightly shorter reach.

Rgds

Pete