Road Cycling - new handlebar stem

I bought my roadbike second hand and the previous guy was too short for the frame so he installed a negative rise stem. This makes it so low for me that I can not comfortabley get into the drops. I don't race my bike so I'm looking for something more comfortable. Anyone have any ideas of one to buy for not too much money? Thanks.

Pelanth, isn't the obvious solution to just get a new stem?

If money is a problem, start looking at discarded bikes in junk-yards or in the "throw-away" pile at your local thrift shop.

Join the ranks of the true environmentalists and recycle good bike parts.

Pelanth,

You didn't say what brand bike or stem you have, but your best bet would be to go to your LBS and see what they have. They will also do a "fit" so you will be comfortable on the bike.
If money is a concern, find a friend who is skilled at repairing and adjusting bikes and beg for help.

Ron

I think I should have been more clear. I was looking for suggestions on a good quality stem. As in a brand and material. I don't want to spend 200$ on a carbon fiber stem is what I mean by limited money. I have absolutely no experience in this area. If anyone knows of a site I can go to read up on them that would be cool too. Thanks folks.

3TTT and Cinelli make forged Al stems in Italy. They are classic well proven designs available from 8 to 14cm. They are quite good value, esp compared to some of the boutique rip-off bits .

I have two 3ttt stems, and I vouch for their quality. Another place to look is Rivendell Bicycle works (at www.rivendellbicycles.com). The stems that they feature are from Nitto. Nitto is a Japanese company that has beautifully forged and polished stems that are the strongest in the industry. They also offer stems that are longer than most, so that you can alleive back and hand strain.