Originally Posted by
sideshow_bob
If you are comfortable on the tops and the hoods, but not in the drops - I'd say a shallow compact bar is going to be a better solution than shortening the stem.
I had the same problem and didnt want to go for an 80mm stem (have 90mm) so I got the Zipp SL short and shallow bars and that did the trick. When I got fitted the guy said I have a shorter than normal torso....