Slam The Stem Bike. Slammed Stem It was much easier to "slam the stem" and get away with good fit when bikes were made in 1cm increments with every single size having a different length head tube It didn't feel good with a high stem, even with correct posture.
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The other bike, I would have to check where the brakes are entering the stem, but I am pretty sure I can test it on that one too, and only cut if I like it. When the stem is "slammed," it means that it is positioned as low as possible on the steerer tube without any spacers underneath it.
new handlebar tape+slam stem for my track bike! snm100 55cm r/FixedGearBicycle
When the stem is "slammed," it means that it is positioned as low as possible on the steerer tube without any spacers underneath it. The other bike, I would have to check where the brakes are entering the stem, but I am pretty sure I can test it on that one too, and only cut if I like it. Of course they do, I do as well, but the best bike for leisurely rides is not a drop-handlebar road bike - the kind of bike where slamming the stem would be considered
SLAM THAT STEM Photo Road racing bike, Road bikes, Triathlon bike. The other bike, I would have to check where the brakes are entering the stem, but I am pretty sure I can test it on that one too, and only cut if I like it. When the stem is "slammed," it means that it is positioned as low as possible on the steerer tube without any spacers underneath it.
SLAM THAT STEM. With a low stem, it's natural for me to rotate my pelvis, flatten the back and lower the torso Obviously comfort needs to be considered to some extent even with race setups, but still, for a bike that needs to be fast, the position should usually be as low as ergonomics.