Quick stem question

[gusto]

+2 +1 means two inches higher and ....

 

So does it mean 1 inch out in front or towards the rider? I am thinking it's out from the rider.

 

And what is the advantage of +1 out or in?

 

Today I ordered my a arms and a plus 2 stem from fireball and wonder if I am missing something with the plus 1 bit

[willaduncan]

You sure it wasn't +2 +1 on the arms?

 

 

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[gusto]

No +2+1. Ok I think I was right. It's +1 forward. So can someone tell me the advantage of +1 forward?

[Burke]

because the stem is at an angle, if you just go 2 inches longer it will bring the bars back toward you by default... this puts them back where they were originally (or close to it) in relation to forward and aft.

[gusto]

Ahh thanks.

[sheerider11]

because the stem is at an angle, if you just go 2 inches longer it will bring the bars back toward you by default... this puts them back where they were originally (or close to it) in relation to forward and aft.

This. Also its more comfortable for taller guys. I'm 6'3". Have a +2+1 stem. And risers. Feels right.