What is the correct stem length?
As a rule of thumb, on a road bike you shouldn’t run a stem much shorter than 90mm or much longer than 130mm. If you need a stem length beyond those extremes, your bike frame is the wrong size.
How does a longer stem affect bike handling?
Using a shorter stem gives the bike quicker handling characteristics and a more responsive feel. A longer stem shifts your body weight towards the front of the bike and puts you in a better pedaling position, especially on those steep climbs.
Is 70mm stem too short for road bike?
A short stem will effect handling by making your bike feel twitchier. 70mm is quite short but unless you’re riding a technical course, it is doable. Having a short torso, I ofetn have to resort to 70 and 80 cm stems. The bike can handle well with a short stem, but it takes practice.
Is 80mm stem too short?
The sweet spot is generally accepted as being 100mm to 120mm, but not everyone agrees. ‘It’s a bit of a cliché that a too-short stem will over-quicken the handling. ‘Needing a 70mm-80mm stem probably means bike sizing needs to be reviewed, but many riders are happy to ride a 70 or 80 or 90mm stem without difficulty.
How do I know if my stem is too short?
Look down at your bars and see where they line up in relation to your front hub. If the stem is too long the bars will be too far forward and the hub will be aligned behind the bars. If the stem is too short the hub will be aligned in front of the bars.
Is 60mm stem too short on a road bike?
60 might be a little short. 70 sounds short but not unreasonable. a shorter stem will make the bike feel twitchy.
Can bike stem be too short?
Just choose what works best for you. If the people using it are happy then your stem is not too short, it is right for you. I certainly noticed the steering was more twitchy when going from 120 to 100 mm. but after 5 mins you adapt and then it is perfectly normal again.
How do I know if my stem is too long?
What you’re aiming for is a position that ensures you have a slight bend in the elbows to allow your arms to bend easily as the front wheel tracks the road surface. You don’t want your arms locked out straight, that’s a sign of a stem that is too long.
How short should my stem be?
On most modern mountain bikes you should be aiming for a stem length somewhere between 50mm and 80mm. Long stems are more stable when climbing using narrow handlebars. That’s it.
How long should my mountain bike stem be?
The best average stem length for modern mountain bikes falls between 50 mm and 80 mm. Shorter stems allow for quicker handling and are preferred by many downhill riders, whereas cross-country riders enjoy longer stems for their superior climbing performance.
What is bike stem length?
60mm to 150mm
Length or reach is the horizontal measurement of your bike stem. It is measured from the center of your steer tube to the center of your handlebar clamp along the central axis of your stem. Stem length typically ranges from 60mm to 150mm with some outliers in the extremes.