New stem advice
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Hi. I'm brand new to this forum and am just looking for some advice on the benefits of buying a new stem.
I own a large frame Cannondale One Twenty 3 (marathon xc bike, 120mm travel front and back), and I'm about 5'10 in height. It's a older bike but I've been getting into learning new little trials tricks etc to improve my trail riding. I feel as if the stock 110 stem is a bit too long as I am fairly stretched out (near elbow lock). With that in mind, I'm just wondering if getting a 60-80mm stem would benefit me in those kinds of tricks/maneuvers? Also if it would effect my climbing drastically or minimally? Just looking for some input from some more experienced people. Thanks a lot!
I own a large frame Cannondale One Twenty 3 (marathon xc bike, 120mm travel front and back), and I'm about 5'10 in height. It's a older bike but I've been getting into learning new little trials tricks etc to improve my trail riding. I feel as if the stock 110 stem is a bit too long as I am fairly stretched out (near elbow lock). With that in mind, I'm just wondering if getting a 60-80mm stem would benefit me in those kinds of tricks/maneuvers? Also if it would effect my climbing drastically or minimally? Just looking for some input from some more experienced people. Thanks a lot!
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If it feels too long a shorter stem would help.I don't do smileys.
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Get a cheap one on eBay for a few quid to try it before spending on a more expensive one.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350
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You would imagine if I went to the effort of typing a response I'd say something that would help.
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It can be a trial and error thing which is where Rockmonkey's advice comes in - buy one or more cheapo second hand stems on ebay to get a feel for the desired size. coming down from 110 something like 80 might be worth a squirt.
The same turning input with a shorter stem elicits a bigger response so a lot of people combine a widening of the bars with a shortening of the stem to offset the effect. Your bars are probably sub 700mm on that style of bike and you may find widening adds control and improves your position further. Again the second hand option allows a trial and error approach before investing in appropriate bling ones happy with the right lengths/widths.Closet jockey wheel pimp whore.0 -
alright thanks guys, I was thinking of doing something along those lines just thought I'd get some other opinions also. You actually got my bar width bang on, as they are 700mm. I called my LBS and they said they'd let me test out some different options. Thanks a lot for taking the time to reply.0
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Doesn't the fork have a 1.5inch steerer, making cheep stems a bit rare?
£20
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/easton-havoc-1-5-stem/rp-prod637140
