Originally Posted by
busdriver1959
I hope average angle means level with the ground. You are shortening the reach by about 30mm assuming the stem isn't angled too far up. You will notice a difference. I think you will feel cramped on the new bike if the old one was comfortable. Try it but be ready to find a new longer stem (and rewrap the bars).
By average I mean around 75-80 degrees. It's down but not pista down. I agree I will prob have to experiment a little. Maybe if its lower than I had the last one it will be better. Comfort isn't an issue. Control and performance.