What stem to use with risers?

Posted on Tue 2nd, October 2007

• #1

Fal

Ok, thinking about getting some cheap riser bars to try out, wouldn't mind a more relaxed ride and they seem to let you muck about with the bike a bit more (as I really am not a speed freak/ serious track rider). Thing is at the moment I have a super long profile stem, whereas all the pictures of fixed bikes with risers I have seen have really short stems. Could you guys give me any advice on a good stem to get, which will still be ok for my normal bars too?
• #2

31trum

120mm, is a good neutral length, any shorter sharpens/quickens the steering
longer slows it down...
• #3

31trum

also, you didn't mention....1'' or 1 1/8'', threaded or ahead????
front loading is better for risers.
• #4

kowalski

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