jonboy47
stranger
Reged: 20/01/2008
Posts: 5
|
|
Can anyone help me, I have read much about how shortening your stem makes for a better ride. How do I know if I need to shorten my stem? what things will my bike be doing if the stem is to long???
I own a scott genius mc50 2007
|
Sir_Queuesalot
old hand
Reged: 05/12/2007
Posts: 1000
Loc: South Cheshire
|
|
Well...
How long is the stem you have at present?
Shorter stem = quicker turning, longer = slower.
Long article in MBR May 08.
Longer bars = more leverage = quicker turning, shorter = less.
Then you've got cockpit length, do you feel cramped or over streteched? Stem length helps that too.
So, if you want to alter any of the above fill your boots, if your happy with your bikes handling spend the money on a dvd, Chinese takeaway (what do the Chinese call domestic takeaway food?) and a few beers. 
--------------------
My LBS couldn't fix my brakes so they made my bell louder 
Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast!!
|
|
0 registered and 10 anonymous users are browsing this forum.
Moderator: AndyWaterman, JamieD
Print Topic
|
Forum Permissions
You cannot start new topics
You cannot reply to topics
HTML is disabled
Mark-up is enabled
|
Rating:
Topic views: 106
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Previous
Index
Next
Threaded
Edit
Reply
Quote
