Originally Posted by
thump55
I hate to state the obvious, but yes, if moving your hands back 2 cm feels better, than a 2 cm shorter stem will feel better.
Haven't been riding long. Wanted to make sure I was approaching the problem correctly.
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Went to the LBS and got a new specialized stem 90mm. Amazing how that just changed the fit of the bike. No more hand numbness or lower back pain