Why The Shorter Stems On Mountain Bikes? Using a shorter stem gives the bike quicker handling characteristics and a more responsive feel. A longer stem shifts your body weight towards the front of the bike and puts you in a better pedaling position, especially on those steep climbs. Is a shorter MTB stem better? Shorter
Can You Use Any Stem With Your Bike? Yes, bike stems are universal. Where they connect to the handlebars is almost always the same width. Where it connects to the fork steering rod is the same width. So there is around a 95% chance that a bike stem will fit your bike. How do I
How To Reduce Reach On Road Bike? If you feel like your handlebar is too far away, you can swap in a shorter stem to reduce your reach. On the other hand, if you feel like your handlebar is too low, you could add a spacer underneath the stem, provided there’s room on the fork