Effect Of Long Stem?
01-28-14, 09:49 AM
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Effect Of Long Stem?
I am thinking of replacing a 100mm stem with a 120-130mm stem, to get more reach on a small frame.
What is the effect of a long stem on handling? Any deterimental effect I should think about?
This is on a 52 cm 1992 Cannondale R1000 road bike. I would also eventually switch from downtube shifters to brifters, which would extend the hood position another 1-2 cm further forward.
What is the effect of a long stem on handling? Any deterimental effect I should think about?
This is on a 52 cm 1992 Cannondale R1000 road bike. I would also eventually switch from downtube shifters to brifters, which would extend the hood position another 1-2 cm further forward.
01-28-14, 12:25 PM
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slower handling/less twitchy. I have a black ritchey wcs 130mm I have no use for.
01-28-14, 04:54 PM
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Is it a 1" quill stem with zero or negative rise, by any chance?
01-28-14, 05:29 PM
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At anything much above walking speed, leaning is by far the largest component of steering, so stem length is a negligible contributor to handling. If you end up with a better-fitting bike with a longer stem, that's an unadulterated win.
01-28-14, 11:09 PM
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That does it. I'll look for a loooong quill stem. I like everything about this bike except the too-short cockpit.
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Well, I have a 140 mm stem on the way . . .
