stem length

coolie · 07-09-2003, 08:23 AM

what's your theory on stem length?

stems have gotten down to like 35mm, like on the FUNN serial killa. i'm running an 80mm. will going down to like a 45 or 35 mm make me a better person?

BAC5.2 · 07-09-2003, 09:35 AM

some have Zero Reach like the Marzocchi integrated stem.

Honestly? I run a 105 now, and I will be swapping in a 90 in a bit. But I will be running either a 50 or a 70 (havent decided).

Base the length on how you like the ride to be. A longer stem will stretch you out a bit, make the front a bit harder to pull up, but will make steering easier and more stable. A short stem will give you less steering leverage, but will make it feel more stable. Your weight will be more back and so pulling up will be a bit easier and your cockpit will feel a bit more cramped.

jack · 07-09-2003, 11:47 AM

short stem im neva going back

bmxr · 07-09-2003, 05:05 PM

I agree with most everything BAC said. I run a 55mm bmx stem and it makes for a more cramped cockpit (medium Bullit), but in every other respect, I love the feel. What I really need is alonger top tube, to fix that though, no a longer stem. Long stems make me feel real squirrelly, especially jumping!

coolie · 07-09-2003, 05:30 PM

ok, i think i'm going to try it. i'll order up a cheapo axiom DH stem, 45mm.

07-09-2003, 08:23 AM	#1
coolie team hernia Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: vancouver Posts: 440 Rep Power: 62422	stem length what's your theory on stem length? stems have gotten down to like 35mm, like on the FUNN serial killa. i'm running an 80mm. will going down to like a 45 or 35 mm make me a better person?

07-09-2003, 09:35 AM	#2
BAC5.2 DCLXVI Join Date: May 2003 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 4,240 Rep Power: 0	some have Zero Reach like the Marzocchi integrated stem. Honestly? I run a 105 now, and I will be swapping in a 90 in a bit. But I will be running either a 50 or a 70 (havent decided). Base the length on how you like the ride to be. A longer stem will stretch you out a bit, make the front a bit harder to pull up, but will make steering easier and more stable. A short stem will give you less steering leverage, but will make it feel more stable. Your weight will be more back and so pulling up will be a bit easier and your cockpit will feel a bit more cramped. __________________ I like my women like I like my Scotch. 15 years old and mixed up with coke.

07-09-2003, 05:05 PM	#4
bmxr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: MIA, FL Posts: 207 Rep Power: 11	I agree with most everything BAC said. I run a 55mm bmx stem and it makes for a more cramped cockpit (medium Bullit), but in every other respect, I love the feel. What I really need is alonger top tube, to fix that though, no a longer stem. Long stems make me feel real squirrelly, especially jumping! __________________

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07-09-2003, 11:47 AM	#3
jack Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: australia Posts: 148 Rep Power: 11	short stem im neva going back

07-09-2003, 05:30 PM	#5
coolie team hernia Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: vancouver Posts: 440 Rep Power: 62422	ok, i think i'm going to try it. i'll order up a cheapo axiom DH stem, 45mm.