0 Degree stem
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0 Degree stem
I have a 8 degree stem on my bike and am considering getting a 0 degree stem that is not adjustable.
If my thinking is correct the 0 degree stem (assuming both are 110) will put my bars further away.
My ETT is a bit short and I thought of switching out my stem for this reason.
My seat is in a good position
If my thinking is correct the 0 degree stem (assuming both are 110) will put my bars further away.
My ETT is a bit short and I thought of switching out my stem for this reason.
My seat is in a good position
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I have a 8 degree stem on my bike and am considering getting a 0 degree stem that is not adjustable.
If my thinking is correct the 0 degree stem (assuming both are 110) will put my bars further away.
My ETT is a bit short and I thought of switching out my stem for this reason.
My seat is in a good position
If my thinking is correct the 0 degree stem (assuming both are 110) will put my bars further away.
My ETT is a bit short and I thought of switching out my stem for this reason.
My seat is in a good position
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I'm not sure changing the angle will get you what you looking for adjustment wise? Is your current 8 degree stem flipped up or down? A zero degree stem will put you right in the middle of what you have now.
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I have a 8 degree stem on my bike and am considering getting a 0 degree stem that is not adjustable.
If my thinking is correct the 0 degree stem (assuming both are 110) will put my bars further away.
My ETT is a bit short and I thought of switching out my stem for this reason.
My seat is in a good position
If my thinking is correct the 0 degree stem (assuming both are 110) will put my bars further away.
My ETT is a bit short and I thought of switching out my stem for this reason.
My seat is in a good position
Could end up closer depending on if your current stem is "flipped" or not.
If you want to be more forward, get a longer stem
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I can't believe I am so late to this thread and still the first one to recommend OP use a stem calculator: Stem Comparison Tool | yojimg.net
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I can't believe I am so late to this thread and still the first one to recommend OP use a stem calculator: Stem Comparison Tool | yojimg.net
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I can't believe I am so late to this thread and still the first one to recommend OP use a stem calculator: Stem Comparison Tool | yojimg.net
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I need help with this....It looks like the red line on the graph is straight yet the example shows -17. Also the red extension says 120 and the blue 99.... this is not a 28mm difference.
Tell me what I am doing wrong..
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OK. Dimensions RED: 120/-17/30 BLUE: 99/+6/30...."red stem shows 28 MM more reach"
I need help with this....It looks like the red line on the graph is straight yet the example shows -17. Also the red extension says 120 and the blue 99.... this is not a 28mm difference.
Tell me what I am doing wrong..
Thank you
I need help with this....It looks like the red line on the graph is straight yet the example shows -17. Also the red extension says 120 and the blue 99.... this is not a 28mm difference.
Tell me what I am doing wrong..
Thank you
Are those the 2 choices you are considering ?
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It is straight (relative to the ground,) because it is -17º. This is pretty simple geometry: the stem is -17º, the head tube is 73º, and 73+17=90º-- parallel to the ground. The added 7mm of reach is because of the respective angles of the two stems. If both stems being compared were 120mm, the -17º would still be an additional 9mm away due to the angle.
edit to add for the most recent post by the OP:
110mm 0º Compared to:
110mm +17º: 14mm shorter, 29mm higher
110mm +7º: 5mm shorter, 13mm higher
This is all based on 30mm of spacer height. The +7º stem with 16mm of spacer height is essentially the same as the 0º with 30mm (within 1mm of height and reach)
edit to add for the most recent post by the OP:
110mm 0º Compared to:
110mm +17º: 14mm shorter, 29mm higher
110mm +7º: 5mm shorter, 13mm higher
This is all based on 30mm of spacer height. The +7º stem with 16mm of spacer height is essentially the same as the 0º with 30mm (within 1mm of height and reach)
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0 degree stem is a bit silly, since it doesn't give a "flip" option.
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My -10º stem isn't flippable as it's directional (Shimano PRO Vibe) and I wouldn't consider it silly. I've never felt the need to raise my bars 37mm, so at least for me nothing is lost by the stem not being flippable.







