Thread: Stem angle, length and the using spacers questions
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Old 01-22-10 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Metzinger
I find it ridiculous to extend a steerer to lofty altitudes, only to bring the bars down with a negative rise stem.

Aesthetics aren't everything, you know.
I'd have to agree there. It makes little sense to raise the handlebar via spacers, THEN only to use a negative rise stem.

Just so to have that "racing look."

My Cervelo RS has a 17 degree rise stem. If someone thinks its stupid, they can go..fu..er...stuff themselves.
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