Why are modern mtb stems so cookie cutter when it comes to their dimensions?
I was recently shopping around for one, and ended up finding the Equalizer by Funn. Not only did it come in a 42mm option which is somewhat uncommon, but they also offer a version that has a 10mm rise or drop depending on how you install it. It got me wondering why more companies don't do stuff like that? Instead of 40mm do 43mm, instead of 50mm do 48mm, add some rise or drop ext ext.
The rise/drop thing is especially handy; instead of buying three different rise bars, I can try two different rise heights w/ one stem. Three if I also have a non-rise stem. And turning a stem over is a lot less effort than changing a bar, can even do it Trailside.
I know it's silly to spend this many words on a damn stem, but I thought it was pretty neat how such a little change can add a bit of extra utility.
I have a Funn Equalizer for exactly the same reason.
What also bothered me was that so many short MTB stems still list their rise/drop in degrees. No! Give length dimensions in units of length damn it.
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