Originally Posted by Tech72 .
I've been looking at various brands and models of road stem to find the one with the lowest drop. Since there is no industry measuring standard, trying to decipher the manufacturer's posted specs is confusing. Some use the steerer column angle as the reference point. Others use the rise from horizontal and/or vertical, etc. I'm getting a headache trying to cross reference all the various specs.
So my question is; what is the road stem with the lowest or greatest amount of drop without having to go with a track stem or an adjustable angle stem? I'm looking for a stem that in essence, points downwards, not rise above the horizontal line. For reference, the head tube angle on my frame is 73 degrees and I'm looking for a 11cm length stem. The stem must be a threadless type with a steerer tube diameter of 1-1/8" and the handlebar clamp diameter of 31.8mm. Preferred brands are (in no particular order): FSA, Cinelli, 3T, Ritchey, ITM, Deda, ZIPP.
I've searched the forum but have had no luck finding the information I'm looking for. Thanks in advance.