nickmpower Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 (edited) How does stem length change the way the bike handles? it seems like it might be easier to transfer weight back with a shorter stem?Also if i buy a brake booster made for my magura hs22 brakes is it going to come with the longer bolts or am i going to need to buy those seperatly? Is it going to help my braking ability or just decrease the throw?also what handle bars do you guys recommend? I have a monty now and dont really like the way it angles, or is this better for trials? Edited October 29, 2007 by nickmpower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam-pantera Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 HI your question on stems is corect the short the stm u have the easier it is to pull up the bike , this is because the wheelbase is shorter also the higher your bb the higer the stem u need.for your brake any booster that is 4 bolt will come suplied with longer bolts and spacers .anymore questions feel free to pm me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickmpower Posted October 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 (edited) I actaully have a longer stem, like 100mm(its the center to center distance of the holes right?. Im wondering what the advantage is to a longer one? Edited October 29, 2007 by nickmpower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ogre Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 I actaully have a longer stem, like 100mm(its the center to center distance of the holes right?. Im wondering what the advantage is to a longer one?more leverage/bigger cockpit so you have more room to move around in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.McMillan Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 well main difference i find is beaing able to 180 endo the longer the stem more control you have at doing this, therefore should give more control overallbrake boosters norm come with longer bolts, check with retailer before you go ahead and buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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