dksix

Does anyone know of makers who manufacture a stem between 0 and 3 degrees? I'm wanting something less than 6 degrees but I can't go all the way down to -6 degrees.

rpenmanparker 

Specialized makes stems with angled shims that give a wide range of adjustment. It is called a Multi-Stem. Make sure you understand the meanings of the angles the stem is available in. You would most likely want the lowest angle, 12 degree version reduced further by the shims.

Dean V

Thomson make a 0 deg stem.

chaadster

https://www.modernbike.com/stems+stem-angleis82-

rpenmanparker 

That measurement system is cockeyed. The 82° stem is what we normally call a +/- 8° stem. OP wants a +/- 3° stem.

JagR

PRO makes an AL that is adjustable from +40/-30

As a note, I have never used it and know nothing more about it...possible somebody else does.

dksix

Thanks all. Looks like the Thomson is the best option so far but they are pricey

chaadster

Yes, it is; they seem to be making assumptions based on HT angle and a horizontal line, which I agree is excessively complicated and cockeyed, but some mfgs do use that convention of indicating, for example, 84/6, although they do not call that a "zero rise" stem as MB seem to be doing here. I guess I should not have posted that link and confused things; zero rise, er, make that 0º stem should be a 90º stem, and leave it at that!

Fiery

Easton also makes a zero degree stem. Should be somewhat cheaper than Thomson.

dksix

That will give me another to keep an eye out for, just looking to try something, not wanting to spend a lot on it.

chaadster

if 110mm is your length: Profile Designs Hammer OS Alloy Road Bike Stem 110mm 31.8mm 0D Black | eBay

f4rrest

Can't you achieve the desired position by adding/removing a spacer with a normal 6 deg stem?

MagicHour

Easton EA90 makes a 0 deg. If you happen to need a 100mm PM me, I have a very lightly used one (with box), that I no longer need.

Seattle Forrest

I have a 5* stem, I can't remember if it's 100 or 110 mm, but it's collecting dust on a shelf. PM me your address if you want it. (I don't want anything for it.)

dksix

Thanks for the offer but I don't think it will make that much difference from the 6 degree I'm running now, plus I'm running a 130mm. I'm just looking at options right now. I believe my condition has improved enough for me to drop down into a low position but the just from +6 to -6 is a huge jump. I've worked my way down from a 20 degree to the now 6, and I'll shamelessly admit that it's mostly because I like the looks of a more horizontal stem (just not enough to sacrifice comfort). A 0 degree stem will take me down 13 mm and forward 4.

Once again, thanks for the kind offer.

Seattle Forrest

Yeah, I didn't think 5* would likely make enough difference to be worth the effort, but, still, good karma is nice.

When I bought my current bike, the shop gave me an extra stem and another store nearby sold me another one for $5. All of them take-offs. None were great aesthetic matches, but it was good to experiment on the cheap because the new frame wasn't quite what I was used to. If you have shops around you, maybe ask if they have a take off you can trade yours for?

dksix

I made custom decals made for my wheels, got them on last week and realized that my stem needs to be more horizontal when I was taking pictures (and that I don't like them, working on another set).

rpenmanparker 

In my own experience that is really pricey. How are you going about it?

dksix

1) it's just cut vinyl, not graphics
2) I own the equipment to cut the vinyl

I used to install mobile electronics for a local shop. The owner (who is also my 1 riding buddy I've posted about) also owned a couple of sign shops. He sold the sign shops and had to sign a non complete contract. He had an extra plotter there at the stereo shop. It needed new belts and some love but had worked fine when taken out of service for a larger unit. He gave it to me. Year later a guy who worked here was talking about wanting to get sign equipment. I told him about the plotter I had and offered to let him see if he could get it up and running. He did and the agreement was that if I ever wanted stuff cut he would for free. It worked out well until he changed jobs and moved a bit farther away.

I design what I want in either AutoCad or PTC Creo and save it out in a format he can work with, send it to him and then we try to work out time to get together (which can take months).

rpenmanparker 

Got it. Thanks. That is a nice capability to have.

dksix

I'm fortunate to have access to the things I do and have the friends I have.