Originally Posted by seely
As for Raiyn suggesting the longer stem, we rarely disagree, but I think I have to here. A longer stem in my experience typically contributes to faster handling whereas a short one makes the bike handle sluggishly. I may be way off, but thats my perception comparing my old Kona with a 105mm stem to my P.1 with a 10mm stem (same HT angle of 69.5 deg). My Stumpjumper has a 120mm stem with a 72 deg HT angle and handles like a razor. If someone can counter this with science, feel free, cause as I said its my perception and I know jack**** about scientifically what the extra length would actually do to leverage and stuff like that.
Want to try to steer my Kona with the 50mm stem on it in tight conditions?
, when ever someone tries my bike the usually have their hands full with the front being twitchy. But I'm used to it and it's perfect for me. A longer stem slows down steering, a shorter stem will make a bike more nimble, but twitchy.