Stems.... High, Low, Long, Short....? Info Please

[stephenmx50]

Hi,

Im thinking of purchasing a new stem for my zoot 24". i was just after some information on whats the pros and cons for diffrent sizes..? the stem on the bike is short in length compared to that of a mod bike. When im hoping on the rear wheel i feel a little cramped up on the bike (as im 6ft tall) if i was to purchase a longer stem would this help..? would it cause dificulty doing other streety moves..? any one elso got a zoot and changed the stem? any info would be great. Dont really want to spend good money only to find no gain. Thanks

[multi tasking male]

if you do street, with spins, manual, etc. i would go for high rise stem with short length, like a 25 degree, 90mm-100mm, if you do more trials, with less spins, more hops, hooks, etc. then go for a quit high rise (25 degrees) stem but just like 120-140, something like that i ride a 25 degree 70mm on a 24, i like to have it short and flicky to make spins easier (more bmxy) its all down to personal preference though hope this helps

chris

[Luke Dunstan]

For trials long and low feels best to me. 6Ft also, and riding 24".

[stephenmx50]

Thanks for the reply guys, i like mainly street for spins etc, I think the standard zoot stem is a short high rise about 100mm so maybe whats on there is ideal for me?? Might purchase one a little longer to see what it's like! "multi tasking" I see from your profile pic you into MX what bike you on there CRF150? CR85? (I see your only 15) I used to be well into MX, I can only afford 2 wheels with no engine now days....!