Who's stem is + or - degree?
06-14-07, 03:08 PM
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Who's stem is + or - degree?
Just wondering how many people have their stem in a + degree or how many ride it -
I ride a -6 degree. i know it's a comfort thing and as the years go on I will probably have to go +, but I don't like the look or feel of a road bike with a + degreee stem...............
I ride a -6 degree. i know it's a comfort thing and as the years go on I will probably have to go +, but I don't like the look or feel of a road bike with a + degreee stem...............
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a better way to put it, what is peoples seat->Bar drop? stem angle is one part, frame geometry and spacer height also play a major role.
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Stem angle is somewhat irrelevant as long as overall geometry meets your requirements. I have several bikes, all have differant sized stems and angles. None are the same.
They range from...
+20deg (110mm) for my MTB,
+10deg (100mm) for my climbing bike,
-6deg (120mm) for my Ti cruiser,
-17deg (126mm) for my old steel commuter with a quill stem.
All have the same reach, with a 3 inch saddle to bar drop. That's what's most important.
They range from...
+20deg (110mm) for my MTB,
+10deg (100mm) for my climbing bike,
-6deg (120mm) for my Ti cruiser,
-17deg (126mm) for my old steel commuter with a quill stem.
All have the same reach, with a 3 inch saddle to bar drop. That's what's most important.
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Originally Posted by dmotoguy
a better way to put it, what is peoples seat->Bar drop? stem angle is one part, frame geometry and spacer height also play a major role.
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Wouldn't a comparatively pointless question be "How long are your arms? Do you bend your elbows?"
