Adjustable stems

[sandra]

I was also a little concerned about the weight. I held it and it was pretty heavy!

[rij73]

The weight is why I wouldn't stick with it once you had your position settled. I was ready to swap mine out for a lighter stem until I decided to just go ahead and get a whole new bike!

[sandra]

I decided I would go with the shorter stem. Mine is not marked, so it was hard to tell what size it is. From the measurements I took and gave him on the phone, he said it sounded like it was an "80". He's going to try to see if he can get a shorter one and said he would get a "high rise" stem.

Please intrepret for me.

[rij73]

A higher rise will bring the handlebars higher up. It will tilt them up towards you...

[sandra]

ooooooooh good.

Are you familiar with an "80"? Lisa is talking 5, 7 & 9 and he is talking 80!

[rij73]

80 is 8. Some people say 80mm, and some say 8cm. Same thing!

[sundial]

I just had an adjustable stem put on hubby's bike because he wanted to sit more upright on his Trek. He doesn't think he'll use the drops much if any. I had the LBS put it on and raise it as high as it goes. We'll see what his verdict is after our ride tomorrow.