Least quill stem extension possible? Nitto Dirt Drop?

[Jim Bronson]

I have a 1992 model Cannondale M500 mountain bike that I bought new in college for commuting to class, but I don't ride it nowadays.  My wife did express some interest in using it and after taking some measurements from her road bike, I think it could work if I could get a quill stem with a very short amount of extension.  What quill stem has the least amount?  Is it the Nitto Dirt Drop?  I noticed that Kalloy also offers a stem called the Dirt Drop.  Basically I'd like to set it up with the existing flat bars.

Another interesting thing about the current stem is that the front brake cable goes right through the middle of it.  Not looking to replicate that setup with the new stem.

A black stem would go better with the bike's color scheme.

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[Jim M.]

On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 2:00:36 PM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote:

What quill stem has the least amount?  Is it the Nitto Dirt Drop?  I noticed that Kalloy also offers a stem called the Dirt Drop.  Basically I'd like to set it up with the existing flat bars.

The effective reach of the shorter Dirt Drop is 65mm. You can get a Nitto Technomic in 50mm. As for black, I don't know what's available.

jim m
wc ca

[Michael]

There is a 50mm Technomic. 49 bucks.

Click here and use the drop down menu to select:

 http://harriscyclery.net/product/nitto-technomic-stem-tall-22.2mm-quill-with-26.0mm-clamp-418.htm

 

[Garth]

If you want black, then the Kalloy dirt Drop is the way to go.  They go down to 60mm extension.

http://kalloyuno.com/products/grade-oe-3.html
http://www.treefortbikes.com/product/333222363230/125/Kalloy-Dirt-Drop-Quill-Stem.html   $12 bucks plus $3 for shipping , can't beat that :)

[Liesl]

Also the higher the bar, the lower the effective reach is...

[Joe Broach]

http://yojimg.net/bike/web_tools/stem.php

is great for comparing reach and height of different stems. Made by one-time BoB listers, too!

Best,

joe broach

portland, or

On Tue, May 27, 2014 at 3:00 PM, Liesl <li...@smm.org> wrote:

Also the higher the bar, the lower the effective reach is...

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[Jeff Ong]

You can go with one of the steel Dutch bike stems for really minimal reach (about 10mm). Something like this: http://www.dutchbikebits.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=37_55&product_id=125

[hangtownmatt]

I really think you should reconsider.  Instead of an excessively short stem you should (IMO) look at some swept back bars like the Albatross's or  Bosco's.

Matt

On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 2:00:36 PM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: