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11-27-07 | 04:35 PM

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Stupid stem question

Howdy!

I have a really stupid question. When measuring stem length or reach ......Do I measure from the center of the bolt to the center of the clamp?

Thanks, and pardon my stupidity!
Kelly D

11-27-07 | 04:51 PM

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Yes.

11-27-07 | 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Leigh30

Yes.

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11-27-07 | 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kpug505

Howdy!

I have a really stupid question. When measuring stem length or reach ......Do I measure from the center of the bolt to the center of the clamp?

Thanks, and pardon my stupidity!
Kelly D

Assuming this is a quill stem and the bolt is the binder bolt********************
Yes. The distance is measured form center of steerer tube to center of bars.

11-27-07 | 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dvs cycles

Assuming this is a quill stem and the bolt is the binder bolt********************
Yes. The distance is measured form center of steerer tube to center of bars.

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I like the addition of the proper nomenclature. Now I really know whats up!