Bicycle Mechanics - Stem Question

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velo
05-23-04, 12:19 PM
Just a quickie: In general, will this stem be parallel to the ground when inserted into a headset?

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=119&subcategory=1185&brand=&sku=10926&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=

Thanks,
velo

roadfix
05-23-04, 12:30 PM
Yes, -17 degree stems generally will be parallel to the ground.
velo
05-23-04, 01:12 PM
Great, thanks.

55/Rad
05-23-04, 01:54 PM
Yes, it will be parallel if your seat tube angle is 73 degrees.

55/Rad
fore
05-23-04, 08:46 PM
Yes, it will be parallel if your seat tube angle is 73 degrees.

55/Rad

head tube angle.