Will any stem fit any bike?
Stems are available to fit a range of steerer tube sizes with 1 1/8” being by far the most common on both MTB and road bikes. However some models are also available for older bikes with 1” steerers (although a shim can also be used to make these fit standard stems) or for gravity bikes with 1.5” steerer tubes.
Are all MTB stems the same size?
Stem length and rise/drop are determined based upon fit requirements. Different types of bicycles and riding styles require different stem dimensions. Your stem purchase should be based on your required fit, not the other way around.
How do I know what size mountain bike stem I need?
On most modern mountain bikes you should be aiming for a stem length somewhere between 50mm and 80mm. Long stems are more stable when climbing using narrow handlebars. That’s it.
Are MTB stem bolts universal?
Bike component bolts are generally universal for specific areas…. All bottle cage bosses, 6bolt pattern disc rotor bolts, rack/fender mounts and some 4bolt stem faceplate bolts use the same M5 bolt thread sizing (other than length) for example.
Is 60mm stem too short?
60 might be a little short. 70 sounds short but not unreasonable. a shorter stem will make the bike feel twitchy.
Is 80mm stem too short?
The sweet spot is generally accepted as being 100mm to 120mm, but not everyone agrees. ‘It’s a bit of a cliché that a too-short stem will over-quicken the handling. … ‘Needing a 70mm-80mm stem probably means bike sizing needs to be reviewed, but many riders are happy to ride a 70 or 80 or 90mm stem without difficulty.
Can a bike stem be too short?
So from the Mondraker experiment I would say that at least for now 10 mm is too short. From my testing and the testing of our coaches and friends we believe the ideal is 35-50 mm and 60-70 mm a compromise for riders with frames that are too short. Frame length (reach and chainstay) for better bike handling.