I have a 58cm bikesdirect fantom cx.

Great bike, but it's a bit of a reach. I end up using the cross brakes too much, not enough the hood brakes, b/c I think the stem is too long.

The stem is 110 mm.

I am 6 foot.

I am thinking of picking up either a 60 mm or a 70mm stem.

I looked it up, and it appears that the 56cm version of the fantom is about 10mm shorter in the frame.

When I ride the bike, it is a reach to reach the hoods. The most natural place to put my arms seems to be around the place between the straight and forward section of the handlebars.

thoughts?