Road Bike
Handlebar Stems
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At Westbrook Cycles, we stock and supply an excellent range of Road Bike Stems. The range of stems present a huge array of choice, and although road bike stems may seem like an unimportant piece of equipment when it comes to design, choosing the right stem has a big impact on the handling and feel of the bike.
The first aspect to consider when choosing a bike stem is the length of the stem and how that can affect the performance and position of the bike. If the bike stem is too long - you will be far too stretched out on the bike, and if the stem is too short - the steering of a road bike can become clumsy. A good rule of thumb for stem length is to choose a stem between 90mm and 130mm.
Another factor to consider is the rise (also known as the angle) of the stem. The vast majority of cyclists will choose a stem with a ten degree or less angle - which gives a good position with a low rise. Leisure riders will value a more upright riding position, and racers will want a lower riding position.
Road Bike Stems are usually made from alloy, although there are titanium and carbon fibre road bike stems on the market - for those looking to shave as much weight as possible from the bike. You can view our complete range of road bike stems above, and please do get in touch if you have any questions about the collection.