A reputable Short stem 75-80mm?
06-07-09, 06:30 PM
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my thomson 70mm has been great and it doesnt look bad at all if you are concerned that your stem will look unusual at a shorter length
06-08-09, 05:44 AM
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https://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...5&category=885
deda elementi 26.ox70mm
got that for my steamroller.
got the 59cm frame cuz the height fitted better than the 56cm frame.
however this resulted in a longer top tube.
that stem solved the problem.
solid so far.
deda elementi 26.ox70mm
got that for my steamroller.
got the 59cm frame cuz the height fitted better than the 56cm frame.
however this resulted in a longer top tube.
that stem solved the problem.
solid so far.
06-08-09, 05:54 AM
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Easton has some in those sizes too.
06-08-09, 11:40 PM
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Thompson is 31.8mm right? The bars I want (nitto RB-021) are 26mm, are there adapters that help mate them or does Thompson make any 26mm stems?
06-09-09, 01:03 AM
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sure: https://tinyurl.com/lvxq4g
I think you should just get a 90 and go from there -- common size found on most completes. how are you so certain you'll need such a short stem? if the top tube is too long, you have the wrong size frame.
I think you should just get a 90 and go from there -- common size found on most completes. how are you so certain you'll need such a short stem? if the top tube is too long, you have the wrong size frame.
06-09-09, 09:46 PM
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It's a tad longer than my fit calculator specifies, so I will get a slightly shorter stem. 80mm is the magic number. I found everything I need. Thanks guys!
06-10-09, 12:10 AM
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The only real disadvantage I've found to having a shorter stem (or in my case, I have weird shaped track drops that I've tilted inward. . . wrong frame size, but looks ok) is that I feel much less comfortable out of the saddle pushing up hills. The bike looses that natural sway. The handling effects are MUCH more noticeable then. having said that, if I keep this bike, it'll get a short stem and some decent handlebars. Fit seems more important for comfort than "feel"
06-14-09, 02:23 AM
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So, what do you guys think? Nitto UI-G5X vs. Salsa?
And seat posts:
Salsa vs. Miche?
I've already decided thompson is too expensive for me. And nitto 80mm threadless in black or gold is hard to find!!
And seat posts:
Salsa vs. Miche?
I've already decided thompson is too expensive for me. And nitto 80mm threadless in black or gold is hard to find!!
