Originally Posted by
El Funko
Honest question, I don't pretend to be an expert in these matters, but why is it incorrect to use a shorter stem?
I've hesitated to post pictures of my bike, because I've read enough of this forum to know that the "stem police" will call out my short stem. I have stem inadequacy syndrome! if it's so "bad" why do they make them?
I think the short stem thing is mostly about aesthetics. As for why manufacturers make them, even though they're "frowned upon?" Obviously, for the same reason they make stem risers, 40 degree rise stems, and extra-thick gel handlebar tape. For profiling purposes...