Is a 140mm stem too long?

[yzfrr11]

Is there any problem using a 140mm stem? I've recently switched from a 130mm, and I feel very comfortable, and more powerful. The bike seems to handle fine. Does anyone here use a long stem?

[dirtdigger88]

no- :no: we are all firm beleivers of the short stem relgion- I am sorry- you long stemmer must leave- :p

We think that you only use a long stem to compensate of some other "short commings" in life- what are you trying to tell the world

*can you see me tounge in my cheek?

Jason

[saab2000]

I have a Cinelli 140mm Grammo threadless stem on one of my bikes. Just rode it this morning. Worked great. If it makes your bike better balanced, use it.

[spiderman]

it is an indirect measure of
your optimism...
but sometimes it keeps me
from reaching my handlebars!

[zap]

Since no one asked, how big is your frame. How tall are you?

[Too Tall]

Works for me. I was riding a 130 and this season on my Ti bike and tweaked that bike position to match my fav. steel bike...the 140 did the trick. As a general observation it is usually seen in context of tall / big folks who like plenty of drop.

[slowgoing]

Only a jerk would ride a 140 mm stem. :) (yzffr11, that's an inside joke about a guy with that handle on this board, nothing personal).

[PanTerra]

I am VERY proud of my 140mm stem.