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Thread: Can I borrow a stem?

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    Default Can I borrow a stem?

    I purchased a road bike and wanted to try different stems inclines. I was hoping some people have a couple of stems laying around I could try to see if it makes the bike fit better. I'm looking for stems with a 31.8mm clamp and the stem side is 1 1/8" (metric on one side and standard on the other? WTF?) My back thanks you in advance!

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    any idea what you want to try

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    It says it is a 120mm drop, so something higher than that.

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    We have a Salsa sizer stem here @ B&B. We can set you up in the trainer and dial you in to the right size. Takes the guess work out of it...
    ANYTHING can be fixed...how badly do you want it?

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    31.8mm is 1.25" and 1-1/8" is 28.6 mm for what it's worth.
    ANYTHING can be fixed...how badly do you want it?

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    Hey cutie, I think the 120mm drop has something to do with the bars not the stem.
    I think she wants something fairly tall and short. How is that for helpful parameters!
    What she has on there came with the bike and she is looking for just a little more rise.
    If it had a lot of rise could drop it some on the fork with spacer placement.
    A Value Oriented Cyclist

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    A shorter stem would also make you more upright as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ew_perry View Post
    Hey cutie,.
    I hope you are referring to me, not Scott.

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