Originally Posted by
dvald001
Does anyone else ever feel bad for people with handlebars 2-3 inches below the saddle?
No. That's what is most comfortable for some people.
Originally Posted by
whk1992
Oh wow. That's a bit not what I expected - I always think that I'm stretching my arms, because the frame is too big!
I'll check with the local used bike shop and see if they have any old, longer quill stem. I definitely don't want to invest more on this bicycle apart from routine maintenance. The frame is actually bent; nothing is cracked, though.
Kalloy riser stems are all of $15 new -- well worth it if you want to make a too-small bike fit more like a bigger one:
