Old 08-12-10 | 05:47 AM
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Bikes: Jamis Quest Elite - 2014

Math question about stem length and angle

Was fitted recently at LBS, among other adjustments, moved saddle forward as I was pretty far back behind the center of the cranks. All the adjustments feel better to me after 2 rides, but I now feel a bit compressed as I am now closer to the bars, especially when on the hoods.

I am thinking that I may need to get a longer stem or one with more of an angle. I am currently using a 90mm 84 degree stem. Obviously going to a 100mm gives me 10 more millimeters of reach.

Does anyone know what the effect of going from a 90mm 84 degree stem to a 90mm 80 degree stem would add to reach?

Thanks.
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