2005 Rockhopper stem length
04-13-06, 02:28 PM
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2005 Rockhopper stem length
hmm, i read on the road forums a while back that a shorter stem can fix some hand/srist soreness issues. I'm going to try it on my road machine.
I have an 05 rockhopper 19". I remember when I got it the 17" was crampish feeling and the seatpost was pretty much all the way up (i'm 5'11"). I'm thinking the stock stem on my rig is too long cuz my wrists get sore (only after more than 1 hour of riding) like to much pressure is on them. I'v heard top tube length + stem length is more important than seattube length and it sounds true.
For those who have a Rockhopper 05 model or a Rockhopper comp that uses the same frame, has anyone had this same issue? How about riser bar rotation? Stock grip quality?
I have an 05 rockhopper 19". I remember when I got it the 17" was crampish feeling and the seatpost was pretty much all the way up (i'm 5'11"). I'm thinking the stock stem on my rig is too long cuz my wrists get sore (only after more than 1 hour of riding) like to much pressure is on them. I'v heard top tube length + stem length is more important than seattube length and it sounds true.
For those who have a Rockhopper 05 model or a Rockhopper comp that uses the same frame, has anyone had this same issue? How about riser bar rotation? Stock grip quality?
