How much can i raise my stem?

Asked by: Stephanie Phillips

How high should your stem be?

Also pay attention to the height of your bike stem, which should be about an inch below the top of your saddle. This will make it easier to use the drops of your handlebars without discomfort. Typically the ideal configuration is to have zero to 20mm of spacers and a stem that is 90mm to 120mm.

Is 120mm stem too long?

The sweet spot stem length for road bikes is often said to be in the 100mm to 120mm range, but not everyone agrees, and shorter stems are not unusual. Gravel bike stems are often considerably shorter (e.g. 70mm), with relative frame reach lengthened to compensate.

How do you calculate stem rise?

Rise. The height that is gained as a function of the stem’s angle and length is the rise. It’s a vertical measurement that would be measured from the center of the handlebar clamp to an imaginary horizontal line that extends perpendicular from the central meeting point of the extension and the vertical part of the stem

How do I know if my stems are too long?

What you’re aiming for is a position that ensures you have a slight bend in the elbows to allow your arms to bend easily as the front wheel tracks the road surface. You don’t want your arms locked out straight, that’s a sign of a stem that is too long.

Does a shorter stem affect handling?

Stem length is one of a number of factors, along with head tube angle and fork rake, that affects a bike’s handling. Generally speaking, a shorter stem will result in faster handling, while a longer stem will result in slower, more predictable handling.

Is 90mm too short for a road stem?

To put a (rough) number to it, a long stem is 100-120mm, very long stems are 130mm or more, and anything less than 90mm can be considered a short stem.

Do pro cyclists use smaller frames?

In more modern times, pros often use a smaller frame that a similarly sized recreational rider because they want to ride a big drop to the handlebars. As head tubes continue to grow for a given frame size, pros are forced onto smaller frames to maintain their positions.

How does stem height affect handling?

Stem length, orientation and height all influence comfort, bike handling and aerodynamics. A shorter stem implies a more responsive bike as well as less input from the rider needed to initiate turns. When seated, a longer stem helps lengthen the rider reach, putting the upper body in a lower more aerodynamics position.

Does lowering stem increase reach?

Registered. Keep in mind that as you lower the stem, you also increase reach, so whether something feels “bigger” or “smaller” can be complicated when you are both lowering and shortening.

What angle should a bike stem be?

So stems no longer than 100mm and with 10 degrees or rise will be a good option for most. Regular riders will want a fairly neutral position so will go with a slight rise, say 6° or 7° and a middling length according to their needs and position.

How do I know what size stem I need?

To measure your bike’s stem length, measure between the two vertical points above. The stem rise refers to the stem’s angle in degrees, relative to the fork steerer tube, and affects bike positioning and reach.

How do you choose a stem angle?

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Is 40mm stem too short?

Trail Bikes



The typical mountain biker should use a 40mm stem. This is the best size for trail riding. This length will put you in a neutral position on the bike that is good for both climbing and descending.

Is 50mm stem short?

In fact 50mm is no longer considered a really short stem.

What will a shorter stem do?

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How does stem height affect handling?

Stem length, orientation and height all influence comfort, bike handling and aerodynamics. A shorter stem implies a more responsive bike as well as less input from the rider needed to initiate turns. When seated, a longer stem helps lengthen the rider reach, putting the upper body in a lower more aerodynamics position.

Does lowering stem increase reach?

Registered. Keep in mind that as you lower the stem, you also increase reach, so whether something feels “bigger” or “smaller” can be complicated when you are both lowering and shortening.

How does stack height affect bike handling?

The height of your handlebars affects the way a bike rides. If the stack is low it keeps your weight over the front, if its higher it means you sit up more and your weight shifts backwards.

How do you measure stem size?

Stem length



Length or reach is the horizontal measurement of your bike stem. It is measured from the center of your steer tube to the center of your handlebar clamp along the central axis of your stem.