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yos1s25

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What stem length do you prefer for DH ?
I have now the FSA FR230, and it feels alittel too long... (it's 60mm)

thanks
 

Inclag

Turbo Monkey
Sep 9, 2001
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In a nutshell it depends on what type of riding you do, how tall you, how long your arms are, and your top-tube length.

The only suggestion I got is to go with something shorter, and if it still feels too long you may have too large of a frame.
 

Spunger

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Feb 19, 2003
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hmm....well usually anything 70mm and under I'd think would work great. I know Marz direct mount stems are 65 in the longest position. Usually anything from 50-65 works for most riders.

I think 50mm is a good starting point though. Thomson makes a sick 50mm stem for DH guys.

You'll probably get a lot of opinions here. Might have to just bite the bullet and pick some sizes to try as you'll be the final judge of what fits and what doesn't.