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The stem is the part of the bicycle that secures the handlebars to the fork.
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Better solution for uncomfortably low bars: a stem riser, or taller stem?
In addition to Moz's answer, with which I agree, a stem riser can affect the handling of a bike, and it's safety. In most cases, they are fine and perfectly safe. …
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Is reversing the stem (pointing it backwards) a safe way to reduce reach length?
No, it would not be particularly safe. The steering would get extremely twitchy and difficult to handle.
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Another stem diameter question (French steerer)
Options are to replace the stem with a 22mm stem, sand down a 22.2mm stem to 22mm, or replace the fork (not recommended). … You could use a standard 22.2 mm quill stem, or a
threadless headset and a 1-inch Aheadset-type stem. …
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Attaching a stem to a carbon steerer: how much torque?
Assuming the stem was chosen by the manufacturer, it's required torque as printed on the stem should be within the ability of the fork steerer to support. … If the stem says,"Max Torque 10Nm" as opposed to just "10Nm" then start with a lower setting around 6Nm and work up slowly until the stem clamp will not slip on the steerer. …
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Measuring stem clamp / handlebar diameter
Do not use a 26mm bar, although you can likely mount it on the stem, because the installation will damage it, and it will fail, probably at some future point when you are riding it. … If you want a drop bar, you will need a new stem as well as handlebar. 25.4mm road drop bars are rare or non existent, since 25.4mm was the mountain bike standard.
I hope that helps. …
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how much can i raise my stem?
The longer the quill, the more of the stem needs to be in the frame. I suggest 25% of the length as a minimum. … Yes, you can loosen the bolt and slide the stem farther up, to raise it, with this style stem. How much you can raise it varies by model and your frame. …
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Is a long, high angle stem safe to use with a carbon steerer?
No restrictions are based on length or angle of the stem, that I am aware of. …
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What fork size is 32mm (inside diameter on the frame) considered?
If you have a 32mm approximate head tube inside diameter, this is an 1 1/8" frame, assuming it is a standard headset design.
An 1 1/4" head tube would have approximately a 35mm inside diameter.
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