Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,140
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From: Yamaguchi City, Japan
Bikes: Trek Madone 5.2 SL 2007, Scott CRI team Issue 2005, ok KG386, R022 Re-framed Azzurri Primo, Felt Z5, Trek F7.3 FX
Thank you for trying that out. So it is the stem and not the headset. Damn good stem.
Yes, I could buy another Felt stem because the are very nice/adjustable but, I was aiming for cheaper stuff on ebay (or equivalent), and it seems that the FELT stems are, while very reasonably priced (only 40USD plus postage) only go up to 120mm, and I think I need 130 or 140mm(!) because I bought a frame too small for me.
(FELT Z5 frames, with their more upright seat post result in a shorter cyclist to handlebar distance with the post up high.)
(Perhaps I should support my LBS, even just out of self-interest. It always *seems* 50% cheaper to buy from ebay but then I keep making mistakes. I think that the problem is that I would never take the plunge to purchase the right thing at 50% more at an LBS, but if I buy the wrong thing, and loads of after-parts, then the purchase process is gradual. Additionally, I am getting better at knowing my size(s) so soon, I will not need the fitting expertise, or after-parts.)