Stem Question
12-19-19, 09:41 AM
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Stem Question
Guys,
I have a 90mm x8 degree stem on my Serotta and I want to try a 100mm stem. BUT don't want to increase the stem height. Lengthening the stem effectively raises the stem, correct?
So what's my best approach? I don't need the stem higher, just longer.
Thanks!
I have a 90mm x8 degree stem on my Serotta and I want to try a 100mm stem. BUT don't want to increase the stem height. Lengthening the stem effectively raises the stem, correct?
So what's my best approach? I don't need the stem higher, just longer.
Thanks!
12-19-19, 10:07 AM
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17 degree stems are designed to be near horizontal for road bike typical head tube geometry. So changing to a longer stem would remain constant in height. If you like the slight upward rise of your 8 degree stem, and you want a longer one but no higher - you may have to play around with longer stems of slightly different angles.
Which direction is your 8 degree stem facing -upward or downward? A picture would be helpful here.
Which direction is your 8 degree stem facing -upward or downward? A picture would be helpful here.
12-19-19, 01:03 PM
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Not a math major, but doesn't seem that 10mm diff with an 8 degree slope would be noticeable. That being said, at Jenson, saw several 100mm stems with 6 degree rise.
12-19-19, 02:11 PM
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The simplest thing would be to take out a spacer, if you have one.
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12-19-19, 04:15 PM
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Thanks guys, good info. I'm not too concerned about the "looks" but I just don't want to sit up any higher that already am. How can I make believe I'm in the TDF if I'm sitting up like a tourist??
12-20-19, 07:36 AM
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This question belongs in a math forum...In the trigonometry subforum.
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12-20-19, 02:12 PM
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Ogsarg, compass and graph paper...should I go find my slide rule as well? Whadda think I'm old or something?
Caloso, now we're talking. Thanks for doing the math for me and I'm thinking if I replace my current bar tape with Saran Wrap...that ought do it! UDAMAN!
Thanks guys and Merry Christmas.
Caloso, now we're talking. Thanks for doing the math for me and I'm thinking if I replace my current bar tape with Saran Wrap...that ought do it! UDAMAN!
Thanks guys and Merry Christmas.
