Shorter, higher stem for Boardman Hybrid Team

jt256

Can anyone 'in the know' tell me what size stem I need to fit my boardman Hybrid (size large). I fancy it's an inch too large for me so I'd like to get a shorter (than the current 100mm) stem and possibly one that brings the handlebars a little higher too, which I believe is called a raised stem.

Is it a difficult job to fit? Thanks

paul_mck

you can run a 60mm ish stem. most are angled a little (5deg ish) but you can get steeper angles. You can also get adjustable ones that can tilt right up nearly vertical. They are ugly as hell though.

maddog 2

Boardman hybrids are LONG

even the medium is pretty long

you can fit a short stem but ultimately, you may be better off with a medium frame....

paul_mck

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ritchey-adjusta ... bike-stem/

jt256

Thanks. What would be the best way to sell it? It's only 2 weeks old, obviously I don't mind taking a bit of a hit cos I shouldn't have bought the large one. I'm based in Nottingham. It costs £750. Any ideas?

paul_mck

for the sake of a few quid try a smaller stem. also maybe some bars that angle back towards you might help.

seems a shame to sell. what height are you?

Giraffoto

One of the Hope stems (an MTB one, but it will probably fit) comes in at a 70mm length and 25 degrees up/down angle. It should bring the bars back and up towards you quite nicely, and you can even eBay your old stem - I did just this last week

maddog 2

I'd be tempted to take it back to the shop and say it's the wrong size. Because it is, by the sound of it. You shouldn't really need <70mm stem on a road/hybrid for it to fit or be comfy, as it'll just go twitchy. Ask to swap for a medium. Be nice and friendly but firm.

Otherwise, it'll sell on the forums/ebay etc.