Mountain Biking - Stem Length?

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allunit78

08-09-03, 06:04 AM

Hi,
I was wondering from which points on the stem do you measure to get the length? I have a 17" 03Hardrock Pro and on the S website it doesent have the length for a 17" frame.
Thanks in Advance

a2psyklnut

08-09-03, 11:29 PM

For the Stem or Top Tube? I'm confused!

Here's what I think you're asking. Correct me if I'm wrong. You want to know the length of your stem that came stock on your bike. Correct? The website won't list that as it varies. The best thing to do is measure the center of headtube along the center axis of the stem (not top not bottom, but middle) to the center of the handlebars.

If you measure in inches, multiply by 2.54 to convert to metric. Should be around 110 to 130 mm.

If you look closely at the stem, there may be some numbers stamped onto it that'll give an indication. might be something like 05120. That would indicate a 5 degree rise and a 120 length.

Good luck.

BTW, if you've got a digital, take a pic and post it, we may be abe to come close just by looking at a pic.

L8R