Good Road Bike Stem

Whereas road riders tend to choose stem length based solely on overall bike fit and positioning for off road riders the length of the stem is critical in determining how the bike handles.

Good road bike stem. Shorter stems result in noticeably quicker and more responsive handling that is a definite advantage on technical singletrack and gravity riding. Don t miss out on mbuk get your next 3 issues for just 5. Sanzhi bike stem 25 4 31 8 110mm 0 60 degree adjustable mtb riser stem short handlebar stem mountain bike stem for bicycle mtb road bike cycling bmx by sanzhi 19 99 19. But mountain bikers change stem length depending on the handling.

Mountain biking uk magazine. Enve ses aero road stem. One good rule of thumb for choosing the correct length stem and it works for the road cc team is to sit on the bike with your hands on the top of the hoods and look down at the front hub. Ideally the stem should be long enough to place some of the rider s weight over the front wheel to stabilise the steering and improve grip on the road.

We re relentlessly focused on being the best place for you to buy your next bike. When road cyclists think about stem length we tend to only take into account the effect it has on our position on the bike.