| T.R | Title | User | Personal
Name | Date | Lines |
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| 357.1 | How do you know it's too long? | VIKING::WASSER | John A. Wasser | Tue Jun 23 1987 10:39 | 13 |
| > handlebar stem ... How do I measure one
I think you would measure a line parallel to the ground from the
center of the handlebar hole to the center of the head tube axis.
> how do I select the proper new extension for my reach?
Quick and dirty is to place the elbow on the front of the
seat and extend the hand toward the handlebar. The fingertips
should just reach the bar. If you miss by 3cm, get a stem
that is that much shorter.
The best solution is probably a full Fit Kit fitting.
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| 357.2 | measuring extensions | CSC32::KILEY | | Tue Jun 23 1987 15:14 | 8 |
| A stem extension is measured in mm. from the center of the handlebar
to the center of the bolt in the stem.
Cinelli sells the standard stem in 70-140 mm with 5 mm. increments
The aero is sold in a 90-140 mm with 5 mm. increments.
Laurie Kiley
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| 357.3 | another stem length check | ATHOS::NBLIAMPTIS | | Tue Jun 23 1987 17:47 | 5 |
| Another "quick and dirty" stem length check:
when you are on the drops the handlebar should obscure your
view of the front hub.
Nick B...
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| 357.4 | As short as 40mm! | GRUNT::KLASMAN | | Wed Jun 24 1987 19:26 | 5 |
| You can get them as small as 40mm. I got one at Goodale's in Nashua. I don't
remember the make.
Kevin
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| 357.5 | Swan Stem for small extension | EUCLID::PAULHUS | Chris @ MLO 8-3/T13 dtn 223-6871 | Thu Jun 25 1987 12:27 | 5 |
| If you really want a short stem, and maybe even get the handlebars
up higher (less reach, more upright riding position), get a "Swan
Stem". The elite cyclists snicker at them, but many of us serious
riders swear by them. I believe the extension may be as small as
20 mm on one. - Chris
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| 357.6 | If the frame don't fit, then sell it.... | EUREKA::REG_B | N_ew E_ngland C_onservatory disks ? | Thu Jun 25 1987 15:49 | 8 |
| re .5 Unable to unambiguously parse your comment re opinions
of "elite cyclists" (that snicker, as in bars) vs "serious riders"
(that swear), please elEUCLIDate ? If a very short stem is needed,
ahhhh, ummmm, the problem lies somewhere else and a very short
stem is *NOT* going to help, in fact it will lead to handling problems.
Reg
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