On the face of it, the stem may seem like a fairly mundane, if essential, bike component, connecting the fork steerer to your handlebars. However, the stem has a significant effect on your bike’s ...

Mountain bikes' handlebar stems are a bit of a compromise. They put the bars at a length and angle that are generally good for most types of riding, but that aren't necessarily ideal for any one.

There’s a growing trend in making shorter bike stems nowadays, with more and more manufacturers striving to shave off inches or even come up with combo concepts that combine the handlebar with the ...

Road race bikes typically have short head tubes and riders who race typically slam their stem. But these two truths don't necessarily equate to more speed. A new pro cycling trend has emerged in ...