Stem advice

dugliss

I want to change the stem on my boardman hybrid. At the moment it has a ritchey adjustable stem which I have brought up to nearly max height as I wanted the bars a bit nearer and a bit higher but it creaks a lot and has actually come loose a couple of time on particularly bumpy roads at speed. I`ve been looking at this http://www.evanscycles.com/products/ritchey/comp-30-degree-stem-ec021505?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=froogle to replace it with but not sure which length I should get. Would this be a good stem to get or has anyone got any other ideas how to raise the bars and bring them in a bit nearer

supersonic

Get the length you already have, and measure the angle to get as close as possible.

glauciaregina9

If you're happy with your riding position, find a stem with the same (or similar) length & rise as the one you're replacing... (stem length is measured centre-centre between the steerer/handlebar mounting points)...

in terms of price & quality, the Ritchey stem you've spotted at Evans will be fine, as long as there's a size that'll give you the desired riding position.

Or, if you have a decent LBS, pop in for some advice & the may have something you can try out for size.

stickman

Beware of creaking around alu parts, if it's the parts themselves they do this just before they snap.

dugliss

The length is 90mm but it looks like I`ve got the angle coming up at 50degrees!! according to the markings on the adjustable stem. I don`t think I`m gonna find a fixed stem that brings it up that much, looks like I`ll have to learn to like it lower

supersonic

You could try higher rise bars too.

The Rookie

There are 50 degree stems, just rare!

As SS says, you could achieve the same with a lower angle and more rise in the bars, but it will cost more probably!

Alternatively, you could use a good quality threadlock (I like bearing lock as its tough as old boots) on mating faces and on the bolt thread to stop your adjustable stem from working loose!

Simon