Questions tagged [stem]
The stem is the part of the bicycle that secures the handlebars to the fork.
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Is my new stem too tight for my carbon fork?
I have a Cannondale Topstone with a full carbon fork and decided to try a BBB ActionStem suspension stem. The original stem was fitted with 30mm of spacers below the stem and no spacers above. The new ...
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Trek Verve 3 2020 - Stem angle adjustment
This is a pic of the adjustable stem of my 2020 Trek Verve 3.
To adjust the angle of the stem, what do I do?
I tried loosening the bolt to which the yellow arrow point: no joy. I could not change the ...
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Effect of reversing stem on a Worksman Trike?
I have a Worksman brand trike. I'm having a great deal of difficulty adapting to the trike. Learning to steer rather than lean I've mostly mastered. Learning to use the rear brake rather than the ...
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How to create a very short reach on a road bike
In recent years my dad has found it difficult to ride a bike because it gives him such a sore back, often within minutes of setting off. The only bike that seems to be comfortable is a road bike with ...
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What could be the potential risk of installing this "ATB" handlebar on a road bike?
I recently bought this "Nitto X Crumbworks KT Bar" handlebar to replace the one on my bike. I wanted it to have a more upright sitting position and I also just liked the style. Nitto seems ...
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How to fix a wobbly Satori EZ3 quill?
I have a Satori EZ3 quill on my bike. It's adjustable by a clamping mechanism. However, when clamped, it still wobbles at the point where the angled bar is clamped onto the stem. The clamping strength ...
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Adjusting stem angle
I know this question was asked few times but I can't find one that would help me.
I can't adjust angle of the stem. According to bike instruction I should only need to loosen screw on the right but I ...
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Questions about best way to raise the handlebar on my bike
I recently bought a hybrid bike and I'm not comfortable with my body position when riding it. It feel like I'm leaning too far forward and would prefer to be more upright so I want to raise the ...
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Slam stem without increasing reach
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I want to slam the stem and switch to a -17 degree stem for aesthetics. I know that I can comfortably ride with the corresponding stack height because my old bike has a much lower stack height....
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Is it downright dangerous to ride a road bike with a 35-40 mm stem?
A short bike stem is common, and desirable, on MTBs (increased maneuverability) and a long bike stem is common on road bikes (lower body position), but is an ultra-short bike stem downright dangerous ...
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Does anyone know the manufacturer of bicycle parts with this logo?
I would like to know the manufacturer of parts with the logo shown.
It's on a threadless stem, the stem is on a Specialized MTB from around 2001.
The logo is engraved into the metal (not a decal) on ...
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Replace (potentially 15+ year old) stem/handlebars?
Is there a point at which aluminum drop bars and stem are simple "too old" and need to be replaced?
Back story: I'm ever-so-slowly rebuilding a used (but new to me) 2006 Trek 520. I've taken ...
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Boardman Hyb 8.6 - how to raise one piece handlebar/stem?
My battered old bike recently needed replacing. I have just bought a Boardman Hyb 8.6 I am 6ft with a 6ft arm span and 32-33” inside leg. I was in between sizes for most brands but generally advised ...
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Handle bar stem has frozen stripped bolt
I just bought a used cruiser for 20$ The handlebars are WAY TOO LOW for me to ride it. However, I've tried everything and the bolt will not budge. Is like to enjoy my new/used bike. Any ideas how to ...
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Is it unsafe to put a stoker stem on the front?
This year my wife and I bought a used tandem and have been having fun. We like long rides on our singles, but the tandem cockpit is uncomfortable for me. I'd like to put an extra-long stem on the ...
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