Stem size for 6.6

I'm about 6' 2" and I ride a large. I started out with a 120mm x 10deg Thompson. It climbed great, but I wanted to try something a bit more aggressive for the downhill (most of my rides are a long uphill followed by a longish downhill, not much up/down/up/down action). I just put a 70 or 80mm x 0 deg Thompson (can't remember which) and I love it. On really steep climbs you gotta use some extra body english to keep the front end tracking, but the downhill feels great.

gtxscirocco said:

So I dialed in my forks and the bike is feeling better. I would like to se what size (spec) stems you 5'10 riders are using. My bike is still not feeling 100%.

I have highrise bars and a Raceface 70mm 6degree now

Thanks,
Dan

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What size frame do you have?

I have a size M. (LOL at least I think I do)

Shorter stem if you are more into DH, longer if more into climbing. I use/used 50mm Thomson, and like that a lot.

If you don't like how it handles, it may not be the stem. Try lowering the handlebar (remove spacers, low rise bar, etc.), different saddle, seatangle, seatpost position, etc.

I'm 5'10"ish and have a 6.6 size med. with a 90/5° Thompson stem. Works for me. I tried a 50/0° but it killed my climbing.