I think the confusion is over the terminology. Undisputed83 has a Quill Stem (Threaded headset) he is talking about adjusting the insertion into the headset thereby lowering the handlebars. Those of us who use a threadless headset were assuming he was talking about shortening the reach when he mentioned "shortening the stem".
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