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12-17-09, 06:03 PM
I think I may need a 70mm or 80mm stem for my CX bike since my reach is short. I'll have my 55cm 2001 Poprad next week and on my steel bikes I needed a short stem for a 56cm top tube and I think that's what the Lemond has.
Will this cause any adverse handling issues? Not sure if someone mentioned it'll feel more "lively".
If I went a frame size down to 53cm the 54cm top tube would allow me to use a longer stem but it would have to gain back 1-2cm in height and the seatpost would have about 8-9 inches in seatpost.
Also, along the same lines:
I was thinking of finding a wide 46 or so handlebar with a short reach and short distance to the drops. This would make the drops more comfortable for me. Any advice?
Will this cause any adverse handling issues? Not sure if someone mentioned it'll feel more "lively".
If I went a frame size down to 53cm the 54cm top tube would allow me to use a longer stem but it would have to gain back 1-2cm in height and the seatpost would have about 8-9 inches in seatpost.
Also, along the same lines:
I was thinking of finding a wide 46 or so handlebar with a short reach and short distance to the drops. This would make the drops more comfortable for me. Any advice?