Questions on stem sizing for a vintage MTB : r/bikewrench - Reddit
WEBJul 17, 2022 · Then you have to work out how tall and how long you want the stem. I find with late 80s/early 90s MTBs that they have a very long reach, and a drop bar adds additional reach, so you might consider going shorter, but …
What do you consider to be the best retro MTB stem?
WEBFeb 2, 2017 · Any stem that isn't 150mm long with zero rise, according to my lower back at least. It depends on the build but what looks right and, more importantly, what fits for the bike to be ridden comfortably determines what goes on my bikes. U.
Thinking of restoring an old 90s mountain bike (Noob)
WEBDec 8, 2021 · I'm thinking to purchase an old-school steel frame 90s mountain bike as I'm really passionate about retro stuff. Furthermore, I don't have any experience with what brand was great in the 90s, nor which frame to choose.
Vintage mtb as a gravel bike/ sizing question
WEBSep 5, 2019 · My standard for stem length is 130mm since i have a long torso and size my bikes for leg length. A 130mm stem works well w/ a 71degr head angle and a 23in handlebar. I don´t use bar ends. I run away from susp forks. They do nothing for me. An early 90s late 80s mtb is the perfect tool for my job.
Suspension Forks on Early 90's Frames - Retrobike
WEBSep 13, 2022 · The early 90's was a weird time for MTB geometry. Most bikes were still designed around rigid, 380mm a2c forks, but Turner's Rockshox RS1 started showing up...
Running modern handlebars and stem - Retrobike
WEBFeb 21, 2021 · Have wider bars (650mm ish) and slightly shorter stem (90mm ish) on some of mine, no extra rise, def preferred as a general rider. Sometimes it’s nice to go back to having narrow bars (sub 550mm) one time zone ahead of the rest of the bike.
converting 90s mtb to 1x help : r/bikewrench - Reddit
WEBJul 15, 2021 · just purchased an early 90s (i think), specialized hardrock. i’ve already stripped it down and threw on a some salsa cowchippers via threadless stem adapter. looking to convert it to a 1x10 or 11 drivetrain from the stock 3x7, but will probably need to get a new wheel set. seeking advice on how to go about this as i’m sort out of my element ...
The Vecnum Freeqence Is The Best Suspension Stem I’ve Tested …
WEBMar 13, 2024 · Several companies developed suspension stems for mountain biking in the early-1990s. The most notable models were the Softride Stem and the Girvin Flexstem, which were even used on bikes that won multiple mountain bike world championships! However, by the mid-1990s, suspension stems were superseded by superior-performing suspension forks.
A Complete Guide to Bike Stems (Styles, Sizes, Fit and More)
WEBA bike stem (sometimes called goose neck) is the connection between the handle bars and steerer tube. Modern bikes use two styles of stem; Quill or Threadless Clamp-On. Quill stems clamp internally onto the threaded steerer tube. Clamp-On bolt onto the outside of a threadless steering tube.
MTB Stem Buying Guide (Everything You Need to Know!) [Video]
WEBIn this MTB stem guide, we are going to breakdown everything you should consider before buying a new stem for your mountain bike. The stem's sole purpose is to clamp the handlebars to the steerer tube.
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