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My Scandal came with a 60mm stem and a flat bar. Am thinking of going to a 35mm with a low riser bar to make it a touch easier to lift the front end. But will I upset the handling by going too short/high?
Only way to find out is to try it.
I bought a cheap stem or two (s/h ebay) and had a play around, you can always sell them on.
If you are keeping the same width then the theory is that the steering will be a bit quicker and less stable. Stems got shorter as bars got wider. In reality I wouldn't care about 25mm and would just change if it makes the bike fit better or ride more how you like.
I bought a cheap stem or two (s/h ebay)
This is the thing gto do if you're worried. You can get get bars for <£15 quid and a stem or two and test. Then if you feel the need for a posh one buy that when you're happy with the position and sell the rest or keep for other fit experiments.
I went for it... got Nukeproof bar and stem combo so now have an 800mm flat bar and 60mm stem going if anyone needs them for a build?
The Big Dog is advertised as suitable for a 35 to 50 stem. Standard On One then build them with a 60.... I specified a 50 and have just ordered a 35 off Ebay for £5.36. I'm assuming £4,50 of that is the P&P from China.