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flag justinfriesen
Posted: Dec 26, 2009 at 23:50 Quote
hey i have a 2010 kink libery and i am wondering what reach i have on the stock stem. it does not say on the website. thanx

~justin~
flag justinfriesen
Posted: Dec 27, 2009 at 0:14 Quote
random-dude wrote:
50mm
ok cause it seems too short. so i shud get like a 60mm??
flag random-dude
Posted: Dec 27, 2009 at 0:19 Quote
Does your bike not fit you?
flag justinfriesen
Posted: Dec 27, 2009 at 0:22 Quote
ya its ok it just feels short compared too what i was used to and i want to get a nicer stem anyways.
random-dude wrote:
Does your bike not fit you?
flag random-dude
Posted: Dec 27, 2009 at 0:34 Quote
Most stems have gotten shorter now that bikes have gotten longer. I'd suggest you ride it and get used to it, then make a decision on whether you really need a longer one or not.
flag kc4130
Posted: Dec 27, 2009 at 3:50 Quote
random-dude wrote:
Most stems have gotten shorter now that bikes have gotten longer. I'd suggest you ride it and get used to it, then make a decision on whether you really need a longer one or not.

+1
flag jamie12345
Posted: Dec 27, 2009 at 4:34 Quote
try making your wheelbase a bit longer or pushing your bars forward a bit.
flag justinfriesen
Posted: Dec 27, 2009 at 9:14 Quote
jamie12345 wrote:
try making your wheelbase a bit longer or pushing your bars forward a bit.
i already pushed em as far as i can without lookin stupid haha
flag random-dude
Posted: Dec 27, 2009 at 14:30 Quote
justinfriesen wrote:
jamie12345 wrote:
try making your wheelbase a bit longer or pushing your bars forward a bit.
i already pushed em as far as i can without lookin stupid haha

If you're actually pushing your bars forward to get the bike to feel comfortable then it's time for a longer stem.

Try to figure out how much your grips have moved forward from the bar tilt, then add that much via the stem. I don't know how many 60mm stems are still out there, but there's probably a few still in production.

If you need something longer than that, it might be time to get a larger frame.
flag aljonn30
FL
Posted: Dec 27, 2009 at 14:58 Quote
i wouldnt go as far as 60mm but the typical 53mm stems should work perfectly
flag random-dude
Posted: Dec 27, 2009 at 15:03 Quote
aljonn30 wrote:
i wouldnt go as far as 60mm but the typical 53mm stems should work perfectly

His stem is already 50mm.
flag specializ20
O+
Posted: Dec 27, 2009 at 15:10 Quote
i have seen a 59 or 60mm ones before by some europain race company, just search 60mm stem on the web and youll prolly be able to find it.
flag aljonn30
FL
Posted: Dec 27, 2009 at 16:27 Quote
all im saying is that he prolly wont need a 60mm stem unless hes racing. the longest stem id take would be a 55 ie the macniel topnotch or he prolly should get a longer frame lol
flag justin99
Posted: Dec 27, 2009 at 16:39 Quote
The Profile 40 stem is available with 60mm reach. Have a look.
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