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Stem advice (self.bicycling)

submitted 8 months ago by ape_arms to c/bicycling

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Anyone have a method for determining the best stem length and rise? I'm a casual road cyclist and I feel like I have too much weight on my hands, noticable more on longer rides. I kinda feel like it should be an inch (2-3 cm) shorter, but not sure how rise would impact that. How do I go about finding whats right without trying 4 or 5 stems? Any help is appreciated!

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[–] icarus_m 2 points 8 months ago

One more suggestion is to assess your riding position regardless of what stem you end up going for.

If you're always riding with your elbows locked out and your arms straight, your weight will be on your hands.

If so, think about riding with soft elbows, with your core taking the weight instead. This is overall more comfortable and more aero too so you'll go faster with less effort.