Cyclocross - Stem Length

Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.

PDA

View Full Version : Stem Length

MikeO

11-05-02, 05:20 PM

I am currently building my first cross bike. My road bike is a 58cm seat tube with a 57.7 cm top tube and a 120 mm stem. The cross bike frame I purchase has a seat tube of 56 cm and a top tube of 56.5 cm. Should I go to a 130 mmm stem to come closer to my road bike? Any suggestions.
Thanks

Dan Souf

11-06-02, 02:25 AM

I ride a 58cm frame, but with a slightly shorter stem length than on my road bike (110 on my cross & 120 on my road bike). Personaly, I find that it gives a bit more control, aerodynamics not being my main concern off road. It also enables me to put more weight over the back wheel when descending (positioned the saddle a little further back too). I would err on the side of being less 'stretched' out than on the road, but it's such a personal thing if you can experiment with different lengths of stem, that would be favourite (if possible)
Happy riding,

Dan:)