In this instance, the shorter stem comment is with regards to the shorter offset. It's been noted that running a stem length the same, or shorter than the offset, cleans up the handling. This is something that was discussed in the [First Impressions](https://nsmb.com/articles/ibis-ripmo-29-inch-brawler/) article and that I tested immediately after. In my experience, it proved to be true; a stem that is the same, or shorter than the offset provides more positive feeling at the bar with these shorter offsets.
July 16, 2018, 4:26 p.m. - AJ Barlas
In this instance, the shorter stem comment is with regards to the shorter offset. It's been noted that running a stem length the same, or shorter than the offset, cleans up the handling. This is something that was discussed in the [First Impressions](https://nsmb.com/articles/ibis-ripmo-29-inch-brawler/) article and that I tested immediately after. In my experience, it proved to be true; a stem that is the same, or shorter than the offset provides more positive feeling at the bar with these shorter offsets.