Originally Posted by
alexkosy
I feel too far extended on my bike. I'm more comfortable riding on the tops, as close to the stem as possible, or the very near end of the drops. I ride a stock Caad9.
Should I try to get a professional fitting or can I just purchase a shorter stem online and hope it works? Is there any way I can estimate what length would be best for me? Or is it possibly normal for a LBS to allow me to test a shorter stem (in which case I would feel obligated to purchase from them and maybe not get the best deal/item)?
Any recommendations would be appreciated.
(Yes, I tried using search, couldn't find anything that answered my question)
Cannondales run a bit long and if you've got long legs and a short torso, you may have some trouble being comfortable. Also, if you're a new cyclist (and it sounds like you are) it takes time to develop the core strength and physically adapt to the position. So it's really hard to say exactly what is causing your issues. Talking to a fitter should help, but you can also experiment on your own with bars and stems.
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