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  • nor can upward angled stems.

    Quill stems have to go up, then across. I'm sure this is where the dated idea of 'correct' comes from.

    A 0° stem is the best (stiffest and lightest) for modern stems (and is upward angled on the bike).

    I'm not criticising, just opening your eyes to new awesomeness! :-)

  • I think quill stem do that to correct the angle of the headtube, so, theorically, is should get closer to zero.

  • You've completely misunderstood :-/

    This is a zero degree stem:

    Obviously is far too green but.....

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