v=1662650278","variant_ids":[43251545899244,43251546292460]},"available":true,"name":"Nukeproof Horizon Stem - Red \/ 35. Speaking of spacers, there should always be a spacer on top of the stem if you have a carbon fibre fork, and the steerer should extend into the spacer. v=1662650278","variant_ids":[43251546226924]},"available":true,"name":"Nukeproof Horizon Stem - Black \/ 35. Coupled with a slacker head angle and it feels stable at speed yet more responsive when you do turn – more look, drop a shoulder and it just goes like my MTB.

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There is a specific DH stem design too, plus direct-mount and even single piece stem and top clamp for Boxxer, Fox 40 and Marzocchi 888 forks. It improved my descending greatly, but I find myself wishing the stem was a tiny bit longer for the steeper climbs and the bars a little bit shorter for more general riding. There are also adjustable bike stems in our range and fi you’re looking to fully customise your bike you may also want to explore our bike handlebars, bike headsetsand bike forks. You’ll often see pro riders with 140mm stems (and sometimes even longer) for an extreme, flat-backed position – but these are finely tuned athletes with rigorous off-bike stretching regimes.I know it’s personal preference I respect to geo and bike fit bit what’s everyone’s thoughts on an ideal length?

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It may seem like a catastrophe waiting to happen, but if the EDC stem is burly enough for Rémy Métailler, it's burly enough for any of us. Immaculate Lancashire machining makes Hope’s stems expensive compared to Far Eastern fabricated competition but they come in a massive range of styles and sizes as well as a trademark palette of anodized colors.I’ve done all the usual Surrey hill trails on it, from summer lightning to the more technical stuff on pitch hill. All sharp edges have been removed during the machining process to ensure a smooth feel while eliminating any risk of injury should your body come in contact with the stem.