Subject: Re: Stem Measurement Posted by: Chris on August 26, 2006 at 09:55:16: In Reply to: Re: Stem Measurement posted by jo on August 25, 2006 at 17:23:04:

Message: >>My lower back is consistantly sore when I riding for long periods of time. After some research I discovered a longer stem may aid in relieving that pain. My question is...how do I measure the stem I currenlty have on my bike? > Actually, a sore lower back indicates that your stem is likely already too long. You need one shorter, not longer. Don't make a drastic change initially. 1 or 2 cm is plenty. >A stem is measured from the center of the fork steerer (i.e., the center of the bolt on the top cap of the stem) to the center of the intersection between the stem and the handlebar. You really think a shorter one would be better for my back? I have very long arms and I feel as if I'm not able to stretch out to my full length because I'm so hunched over.