Question on Road Bike Fit
01-09-21, 02:25 PM
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FWIW, I just changed out the stem on my 63.5cm road bike from a 60mm to 40mm.
My bike already has some relaxed angles being designed more around stability while touring. So extra agility associated with the shorter stem - along with a better fit was most welcome.
Considering that most bikes tend to have fairly relaxed head tube angles, the application of a short stem should really help you get a good balance between agility and stability.
Even if you have crazy aggressive angles on your road bike, a short stem wouldn't impact stability unless you regularly hit 50mph.
My bike already has some relaxed angles being designed more around stability while touring. So extra agility associated with the shorter stem - along with a better fit was most welcome.
Considering that most bikes tend to have fairly relaxed head tube angles, the application of a short stem should really help you get a good balance between agility and stability.
Even if you have crazy aggressive angles on your road bike, a short stem wouldn't impact stability unless you regularly hit 50mph.
