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[Closed] stem rise...numpty question?

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Hello if i buy a stem at 60mm length with a 10% rise does the length become 50mm?? ❓


 
Posted : 05/12/2010 10:24 pm
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No. Assuming by "10%" you mean 10 degrees, it becomes 60*cos(10) = 59mm.


 
Posted : 05/12/2010 10:29 pm
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sorry yes 10 degree


 
Posted : 05/12/2010 10:31 pm
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could anyone else confirm please 🙂


 
Posted : 06/12/2010 6:08 pm
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He's right unless you're talking 20+ degrees, rise makes little difference to the effective length.


 
Posted : 06/12/2010 6:11 pm

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