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CyclingAbout May 11, 2020 8m

Here's how stem length affects your steering speed

Summary

The main theme is the impact of bicycle stem length on steering feel, specifically addressing whether zero-millimeter stems cause twitchiness. Key subjects include cockpit geometry, steering leverage, and the three primary cockpit measurements that influence steering feedback. The practical takeaway is that while short stems create a higher and shorter cockpit, their effect on steering twitchiness is often negligible and depends on other factors like handlebar design and rider position.

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