Length of stem question
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Length of stem question
If I exchange my existing stem of 110mm to a 90mm and I going to notice a huge difference? Fit will not be an issue as I will be getting re-fit as part of my 1yr adjustment program at my LBS.
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Yes. Going from a 110 to a 90 is drastic and will change everything from back angle, closed hip angle, to where you sit on the saddle to hand pressure.
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Why are you changing stems? Is the LBS as part of the re-fit? Or do you think the current one is too long?
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i don't understand what you mean fit will not be an issue. 110 to 90 will change your fit. very noticeably too. i went from 90 to 110 and it's like a totally different feel for me. I went from very uncomfortable to very comfortable "all day won't hurt" feeling.
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b) Of course fit is an issue. Determine what stem to get when you get fit, not before
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Wait I think you are getting confused. I'm saying that I would go and get RE-FIT after the purchase of the new stem. I wanted to try a 90mm to draw myself in more since I feel a tad bit stretched with the 110mm. I know the fit is a big deal, so I was saying don't worry about my CURRENT fit.
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I'm saying what's the point of getting a stem then getting re-fit? Go get the fit, and determine which length stem at the fitting.
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Wait I think you are getting confused. I'm saying that I would go and get RE-FIT after the purchase of the new stem. I wanted to try a 90mm to draw myself in more since I feel a tad bit stretched with the 110mm. I know the fit is a big deal, so I was saying don't worry about my CURRENT fit.
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Wait I think you are getting confused. I'm saying that I would go and get RE-FIT after the purchase of the new stem. I wanted to try a 90mm to draw myself in more since I feel a tad bit stretched with the 110mm. I know the fit is a big deal, so I was saying don't worry about my CURRENT fit.
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And, as others have noted, why exchange prior????
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Ok well then I guess I'm confused because the guy that owns the LBS took a few measurements and ordered my bike in because he doesn't stock anything but cruisers. Then once the bike arrived he did my complete fit around the bike.
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just wait a bit and see what he suggests.
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don't buy anything until they tell you that you need it at the fit session.
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then all he did was move your saddle and adjust your bar height. thats not much of a fit.
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yea get a re-fit and tell the fitter to use different stems (should have several stems) or one of those devises that allows for adjustments. Then go on with what stem length you need.
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Depends. A good fitter can really help get you dialed in, especially if you don't know what to look for yourself.
However, the guy doing this "fit" probably doesn't fall into that category.
OP, why did you buy it from a guy that doesn't even stock road bikes? What would make you think he even remotely knows what he is doing?
However, the guy doing this "fit" probably doesn't fall into that category.
OP, why did you buy it from a guy that doesn't even stock road bikes? What would make you think he even remotely knows what he is doing?
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I don't know that "re" fitting is all that common, but it should be. Some cyclists can do a lot of this themselves, and others can't. For me, there are a bunch of variables, and they all interact in ways that aren't always obvious to me. I've tried doing my own fit, but I just can't get them all right at the same time. It's easier to pay a good fitter; they'll do in an hour what takes me six months.
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Its not really the length of stem that matters but how you use it.
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Depends. A good fitter can really help get you dialed in, especially if you don't know what to look for yourself.
However, the guy doing this "fit" probably doesn't fall into that category.
OP, why did you buy it from a guy that doesn't even stock road bikes? What would make you think he even remotely knows what he is doing?
However, the guy doing this "fit" probably doesn't fall into that category.
OP, why did you buy it from a guy that doesn't even stock road bikes? What would make you think he even remotely knows what he is doing?
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Depends. A good fitter can really help get you dialed in, especially if you don't know what to look for yourself.
However, the guy doing this "fit" probably doesn't fall into that category.
OP, why did you buy it from a guy that doesn't even stock road bikes? What would make you think he even remotely knows what he is doing?
However, the guy doing this "fit" probably doesn't fall into that category.
OP, why did you buy it from a guy that doesn't even stock road bikes? What would make you think he even remotely knows what he is doing?
Well locally he's know as a really good road racer and after talking to several people in the area, I was told to go directly to him for purchases. He told me the only reason he doesn't stock many road bikes is because his shop is only 600sq feet and it's easier just to order them in and if they don't fit, send them back. He did a 1.5hr fit and everything seemed fine. I think I'll go in, get the Re-fit done and pose my question to him and see what he thinks.
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I'd like to get fitted by a good fitter. I've tweaked my bike quite a bit and what I thought was great 3 years ago is sooo much better now. This include tweaking saddle height, stem length, handlebar type/size, cleat adjustment. Maybe I want to prove that I've done a great job myself but find it hard to want to shell out the mula for a fitting $$$ Then again, maybe I have it all wrong. All I know is that my performance is up and I can ride in my drops for a quite a while now.
Well locally he's know as a really good road racer and after talking to several people in the area, I was told to go directly to him for purchases. He told me the only reason he doesn't stock many road bikes is because his shop is only 600sq feet and it's easier just to order them in and if they don't fit, send them back. He did a 1.5hr fit and everything seemed fine. I think I'll go in, get the Re-fit done and pose my question to him and see what he thinks.
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My pro-fit took 3 hrs. A couple months later, I still felt too stretched out and went back for a re-fit (free). Got a 10mm shorter stem and that made a world of difference. Also, bring your cycling clothes when you get fitted. My initial fit, I was just wearing cargo shorts and was told I should have brought my cycling shorts - I did the 2nd time though.
Like everyone else is saying, don't buy a new stem until you get re-fitted.
Like everyone else is saying, don't buy a new stem until you get re-fitted.