What is the Ideal size of stem for a Bike
02-28-14, 11:03 AM
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What is the Ideal size of stem for a Bike
Hello Everyone,
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Recently my friend got new Bike and he is really confused about what should be the Ideal size of stem for a Bike.Please let me know your solutions so that I can Help my friend.
Also is there any kind of Advantage having a adjustable Stem.
Hope Everyone doing well.
Recently my friend got new Bike and he is really confused about what should be the Ideal size of stem for a Bike.Please let me know your solutions so that I can Help my friend.
Also is there any kind of Advantage having a adjustable Stem.
02-28-14, 11:34 AM
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The size? Bar clamp size? Steerer clamp size? Stem length? The first two depend on the diameter of the handlebar and fork steerer, respectively. The third will depend on the size of the frame and the size and proportions of the rider- it is about proper fit.
02-28-14, 11:37 AM
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Really thanks for your valuable suggestion.
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There is no one Ideal Size stem. If there were, they wouldn't make so many different variations. There is an ideal size for you, your particular bike, your particular handlebar, your particular riding style, your particular flexibility.
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Thanks caloso. Also I want to confirm that adjustable stem modifies handlebar height and length or not ?
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Every adjustable stem I've ever seen has a hinge. That raises the bar, but it also has the effect of shortening the reach too. Somewhere on the internets is a chart that helps illustrate this effect, but I can't find it now.
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See the pivot? That is how it adjsuts the angle. BTW, they can slip. IMO, they should only be used long enough to establish the proper riding position, then the should be replaced with a proper stem that matches the adjusted one as closely as possible.
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Very nice information . I feel proud now beacuse I can Help my Friend.
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160mm. Accept no less.
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[QUOTE=LesterOfPuppets;16535742]50mm is too much. They should start making these in riser and drop bar variants 
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This is a solid choice. Otherwise I would go this route:
[/QUOTE0]This is a solid choice. Otherwise I would go this route:
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[QUOTE=RPK79;16535754]Well i just know little bit that an adjustable stem can help maintaining a bike's fit over time as a kid grows.
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Not all adjustable stems slip... I bought the Ritchey adjustable stem for a bike where I am not sure where I need the bars, and you basically have to take it apart to adjust the angle. A little less convenient than those that use friction, but more secure.
https://www.biketiresdirect.com/produ...ngle-road-stem
https://www.biketiresdirect.com/produ...ngle-road-stem
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