[QUOTE=Bianchigirll;13242520]if your trying to make the bike fit, don't get hung up on a fancy stem to match. buy something that is reasonably priced and fits, then wrap the DA stem in a towel and same it for when and if you sell this great looking trek.

BG, thanks that seems to be the growing consensus.

If I may suggest this, stop going to your LBS for simple brake adjustments. there must be dozens of C&V guys and gals near you and perhaps you can get a lesson for the price of a sixer of Ale.

Yes understood, I've been leaving my signature off, . Conversely they did supply me with some interesting insights about this bike. It has a unique crank set. In that the Shimano engineers were attempting to gain greater efficient transfer of power from legs to the drive train? Anyway regular pedals do not fit these arms. Then there's the stem. Which mainstreetexile points out is awesome, but awesome comes at a premium, so it seems. LOL


beautiful bike but (yes I am being snarky) why the Craigslist pic? LOL
A. You don't miss a trick, yes those were the sellers pics, how did you know?
B. Reread my plea agreement, if it requires an amendment for 'wingnut' I'll plead to that too.
C. BG your snark is whole heartily welcomed. As it is of all the C&V posters.

if the tape is for the brake caliper it may be a tad high
Yes there is tape on the downtube in the pic but not present when purchased.

a DA seat post too? somebody loved this baby
Yes, yes someone did love this one. Hence my really trying to be a good steward, (I don't know of a better way to express it). Fit or no fit I won't be the guy parting this one out. Per the CL seller, who BTW didn't look like this bike fit at all. The original owner was an employee of Trek.