General Cycling Discussion - stems

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dexmax

04-30-03, 05:01 AM

mtb and road stems.. this question may be stupid but what really is the difference? i'm just curious. I can't find any info on the web so that's why i'm asking it here...

thanks.

bfong

04-30-03, 05:05 AM

handlebar diameters.

dexmax

04-30-03, 05:07 AM

thanks.

D*Alex

04-30-03, 05:35 AM

Usually about 1/8" steer tube diameter, too.

Maelstrom

04-30-03, 09:45 AM

What is the length on a road stem?...I know mtb stems range from 0 to 120ish and depending on your discipline you ride either long or short. Does this apply in road?