Alibongo stem length

[Patch]

I'm new to trials and just picked up a Alibongo w/420mm fork.
What length stem would you recommend,I'm 6"1?

Thanks in advance.

[SpeedyS]

I'm 5'10 and new to trials also but I've had decent luck with using a 105mm with 17deg rise. I tried a short stem at first because it was easier to lift the front end but soon found out the cockpit was to crowded and that with the longer stem I could get ontop higher things easier. I'm a newbe so take what I say like a grain of salt.

[eturt9]

do you want to ride it street style.. lots of bunny hops and manuals, or more trials dedicated on natural and stuff?

Street, try a shorter stem.
Trialsy, try longer stem

I'd say if your riding an alibongo already, go with the shorter stem. 90 mm or so maybe?

[hasa2006]

mayb u can go for 110mm..

[Acolyte]

I used a 100x10 on an Alibongo with a 400mm fork for a while, and it felt fine. Can you borrow a stem from somebody to try it out? You have to know someone who has an extra.

[Patch]

Thanks for the replys.
I'm using a 100 x 10 with 2 10mm spacers below the stem. I've also tried a 90 x 10 Thompson and the 100 felt better.
Maybe 120? How long is too long?

[hasa2006]

if u r comfortable wit the stem u using now, than stick to it..

btw i m 5'8, comfortable wit 1020mm wb wit 110mm stem..:x:

[xALmoN]

i'm using a 100mm 10deg rise on my alibongo. but of course with ea70 monkeybar risers.

[SpeedyS]

I've been riding a 90mm x 25deg Tryall with Easton Monkey bars and it feels perfect.

[Patch]

Once again thanks for the replys. almost everything I'll be riding will be natural. Slowly getting use to the new bike and the 100 definitly fells better. Put on a set of Diabolous bars to match the VP Free and 4X, rotated them forward. Just need to get out and ride!