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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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! :-)