Barspin/busdriver with 100x30 stem

[clerictgm]

So, I can't choose what stem to use because every of them has own advantages. Although I almost decided 100x30, because I hate that "stool-like" feeling when bars are too close to legs, also I feel that with 100x30 stem there are alot more control on back wheel. And also with 100x30 stem I feel comfy because it higher that 70x35.

Now I'm learning barspin/busdriver and it much harder to do with 100x30.

Briefly - I want to perfectly adjust stem/stackers combo to myself. My height is 183cm. And now I feel pretty comfy with 100x30, but don't know - maybe there are something to improve.

So, the options is:

Buy uncutted Inspired forks (235mm steerer tube) to be able to put MANY STACKERS. (what advantages I will get? or stackers amound depends just on riders heigh?)

Buy another stem (90x35 or something in the middle between 70x35 and 100x30)?

I really like both - trials and street and it's really hard to choose, because setting up more streety stem makes trials less enjoyable.

Edited May 31, 2013 by clerictgm

[monkeyseemonkeydo]

You think too much. Just ride the bike.

For barspins the shorter stem should make it easier. Maybe once you have the technique dialled put your longer stem back on but otherwise just ride the damn thing.

[dngr2self]

I hate that "stool-like" feeling.

Don't we all?

Why not get yourself some forks with an uncut steerer and experiment with different heights until you find the perfect set up for you?( it looks like the steerer is uncut though to me)

Edited May 31, 2013 by dngr2self

[Chaotic3vil]

Stick with the 100x30. You wont have a problem doing barspins with that stem. I guess it can even be done on a longer one. I do them with a 90x10 which is longer horizontally than 100x35. You just have to anticipate the hand that catches in order to be on the right place when the grip passes over your top tube.