Originally Posted by
Big Pete
I think I would like to shorten the stem on my 1999 GT Aggressor will this mess with the handeling of the bike?
Depends on how much you shorten the stem. I, personally, can't discern
any difference between the 100mm and 110mm stems I've tried on my road bike. Suspect that another 5-10mm probably wouldn't make much difference either. That said, I'm pretty good about not placing a lot of weight on my hands.
Don't know anything about your bike, but I'm a
big fan of the shim-adjustable stems made by Specialized. If you've got a 1.125" steerer tube and oversized (31.8mm) handlebars, they're the way to go.