Hi,
This is a quick question regarding how short stem lengths affect the handling of a tri bike.
With a road bike I know that as the stem length decreases the twitchier the steering can become, and for this I try not to go below a 80mm stem on fits and rather compromise especially if the person is new to cycling.
However with a tri bike I was wondering if short stem length has the same effect as the way you steer is completely different when on the aero's and obviously this is where we want to keep the rider most of the time. Cornering using the base bar I would assume would equate to similar handling with drop bar.
Therefore my question is this: Want is your opinion of using stem length of 60mm, 70mm act on a tri bike?
Thanks
Serotta Advanced and Advanced Triathlon
Retul Certified in 2011
Qualified sports massage therapists
This is a quick question regarding how short stem lengths affect the handling of a tri bike.
With a road bike I know that as the stem length decreases the twitchier the steering can become, and for this I try not to go below a 80mm stem on fits and rather compromise especially if the person is new to cycling.
However with a tri bike I was wondering if short stem length has the same effect as the way you steer is completely different when on the aero's and obviously this is where we want to keep the rider most of the time. Cornering using the base bar I would assume would equate to similar handling with drop bar.
Therefore my question is this: Want is your opinion of using stem length of 60mm, 70mm act on a tri bike?
Thanks
Serotta Advanced and Advanced Triathlon
Retul Certified in 2011
Qualified sports massage therapists