stem length

cremator

hi all I have a canondale cadd 8. 61 frame the stem length is 110mm just of late I have had alot of shoulder neck pain would a shorter stem help I do seem to be over stretching a bit when on the hoods to reach the brakes and that is where I spend most of my time when riding any help please thank you

imposter2.0

So try a 100mm or even 90mm - loads on ebay.

cremator

Ok I no loads on there been looking but I want one that is flats one side and when U flip it the other side as a lift on it but not sure how to pick one

imposter2.0

A plain old 6deg stem will do that. They're everywhere.

cremator

Ok 31.8mm or 25.4mm I am not sure

imposter2.0

Probably 31.8 - assuming your Caad8 has oversize bars. The best person to confirm that would be you.

StillGoing

cremator wrote:

Ok I no loads on there been looking but I want one that is flats one side and when U flip it the other side as a lift on it but not sure how to pick one

3T ARX Pro +/- 17'. It will be pan flat one way and a good rise the other.

mfin

Don't make massive adjustments. You might only need 10mm less and you'll be surprised that it will feel quite different (and stick to 6/7/8 deg). This might well be enough particularly as you've said aching is 'just of late'.

Big changes don't sound right from what you've worded.

drlodge

Your problems may be nothing to do with the stem e.g. if your saddle is a bit too far forward, your CofG is moved forward with more weight on your arms.