stem length vs angle
06-01-09 | 12:52 PM
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stem length vs angle
Are stems measured from 'center to center', or are they measured in horizontal distance. I know this doesn't make much of a difference with small angle stems, but with a 30° angle it could be a huge difference.
06-01-09 | 12:54 PM
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It's center to center. You can calculate the actual reach, or use the chart:
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06-01-09 | 12:56 PM
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Depends on the stem. Most seem to measure extension but for example 3T appears to use reach.
06-01-09 | 12:58 PM
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although i think reach is stupid because bikes also have different head tube angles which changes reach again.
06-01-09 | 01:57 PM
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