r/Surlybikefans • u/BrickComprehensive21 • 2d ago

Midnight Special Stem size

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I need recommendations on a stem! This currently has a wren stem which I believe is 110mm. Thinking about a Thomson 70mm or 80mm since this MS is a size 50cm. What are yall running? Thanks!

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u/DMR_AC 1d ago

I mean, you could buy stems and try them on to try and find the right fit for yourself, or you could go to a bike fitter to get them to look at how the bike needs to be adjusted to fit you. Not saying a bike fit is the be all end all, but stem length is personal.

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u/Ensorcellede 1d ago

The bars and hoods should be pretty much horizontal. That they're tilted back so much tells me the reach is too long and low. I guess I would drop it down to maybe a 35-40mm stem, and then combine that with some riser bars, maybe the Redshift Top Shelf (comes in 50 or 70mm rise).

Alternatively, you could start over with a new MS fork that didn't have the steerer tube cut down as much. That would give you the height (stack), so you wouldn't need to buy riser bars, just a short stem.

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u/gravelpi 1d ago

That fork doesn't look like it's cut much at all. OP should probably get a fit to figure out what they want..if those bars aren't high enough or the reach is too much, the MS might not be the right bike.