Stem sizing

dave02

Hi Guys
How do i find out the stem size on my Giant Escape 2, I want to put a shorter one with a higher angle (bad back !).
Ta

NeXXus

Should say on it somewhere. My GIANT has it etched.

owenlars

Dare I say ....measure it

declan1

Measure it centre to centre. Simple.

dave02

My fault, i mean what size diameter for the bars and forks

Wirral_paul

31.8mm

dave02

Ta, is that the bar size or the fork, what do i need to swap stems

declan1

dave02 wrote:

Ta, is that the bar size or the fork, what do i need to swap stems

That's the diameter of most bars now. You should just be able to get a new stem and swap it over.

StillGoing

dave02 wrote:

Hi Guys
How do i find out the stem size on my Giant Escape 2, I want to put a shorter one with a higher angle (bad back !).
Ta

A shorter and lower stem may not actually solve your problem. After suffering back and knee problems, I went for a proper fitting and ended up with the bars lower (just one 5mm spacer on the stem now) and a longer stem, and the seat higher and further back. No more back problems and I can spend all day in the drops.

dave02

Thanks Guys.