should i go 10 mm shorter to account for steep drop stems?
04-20-06 | 10:35 PM
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should i go 10 mm shorter to account for steep drop stems?
i've decided to give in and try drops. i usually ride my bullhorns with a 100mm stem, which is perfect for my setup. i've noticed that the drop on the nitto jaguar is really steep, should i go for a 90mm stem to compensate for the drop or will i still be comfortable with the 100? Thanks-
04-20-06 | 10:36 PM
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Makes sense to me.
I'd probably do the same thing in your situation but I have no evidence to prove its effectiveness.
I'd probably do the same thing in your situation but I have no evidence to prove its effectiveness.
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04-20-06 | 10:41 PM
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i'd go longer. i had track drops on my bike (and will from time to time, especially on the track), but switched to another setup that has a drop, but not as steep. i feel more comfortable with the same stem, less compressed, because of the drop being shallower. a steeper drop, and i'd want a longer stem so my torso wouldn't be as "bunched up".
04-20-06 | 10:57 PM
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Usually drops are shorter lengthwise than bullhorns. If you ride stretched out on the end of your bullhorns, you'll want a slightly longer but shallower drop on the stem to be in a similar position unless you are installing brake hoods.
04-20-06 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by thurstonboise
Usually drops are shorter lengthwise than bullhorns. If you ride stretched out on the end of your bullhorns, you'll want a slightly longer but shallower drop on the stem to be in a similar position unless you are installing brake hoods.
