Originally Posted by
volosong
Respectfully disagree. I ride with Deda Elementi Newton Deep bars, which have a very long reach, (compared to most other bars). That necessitates a 100mm or 110mm stem where other bars would indeed use a 120mm stem.
In the end, all of us chase our tail a bit when it comes to fit. The great Eddie Merckx who used to have different frames built by the mm rode deep bars as well with 130mm stem throughout his career. Drapes have to match the curtains. I agree with UC, if you ride a road bike with a 100mm stem, you are riding a size too big. If going smaller creates too much drop, buy a bike with a longer head tube...or do what the masses do and ride compact bars.