Originally Posted by trEkkiE1200
how can i find what size stem diameter i need (is it on my bike somewhere)?? i need a shorter one length wise because right now i'm stretched out too far on my bike...but, the diameter has to be the same for my steering tube (right??) ....also, are there any recommendations on what stems are good out there?? are ritchey's okaY?? what about what FSA or Cinelli's???
There are 3 different sizes you need to know for a stem - 1. The length (usually from 8cm to 13cm) 2. The steering tube (either 1" or 1 1/8"), and 3. The handlebar clamp diameter (25.9mm or 26mm is standard road bike, while 31.8mm is oversized road bike) This is assuming that you have a road bike and a threadless stem.