Measuring a stem.

Dandelionclock30
Dandelionclock30 Posts: 306
edited June 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
Sorry if this appears a silly question but is stem length the whole length of the stem or the length from the bit after the bracket on the headset?. thanks.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    center to center.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Centre of hole for steerer to centre of hole for bars. Not sure why Nick's gone all American!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.