Originally posted by Rich Clark
What kind of pain are you talking about, and what makes you think changing the stem will fix it?
I'm experiencing several pains. Most notably back pain and hand discomfort/numbness. I never actually said that I thought changing the stem would fix the problem. I'm aware that it could be anything from saddle height/angle, stem angle. bar position, etc. The bike shop suggested that, if after the fitting the stock stem was not correct, they would have to swap the stem. Perhaps not with a "custom" stem, but with something they'd have to order from Specialized, Easton, or another company.
Originally posted by Rich Clark
And if changing the stem will help, why aren't you going back to the shop that sold you the bike and demanding the service they should have given you to begin with?
This is probably the best bet. Although I wonder how helpful they'll be if they didn't suggest a proper fitting the first time around.
Once again Rich, thanks for the advice.
