Thread: Stem Angle
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Old 06-30-08 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Yoshi
You're going to have to do some math. A 17 degree stem is only level for a 73 degree headtube. Most track bikes (real track bikes) have 74-75 degree headtubes. So you'd need either a 15-16 degree stem if you want it level.

That said, you probably won't notice a 1-2 degree difference. You'll be able to see it, but only a little.
True. Takes an expert eye to tell. Or a carpenters level.
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