Originally Posted by
Pamtivek
Especially because I have a very large head
what do you think about getting an alternative, riser stem, which I could then switch to when going for extremely long rides then? And, would that stem have to be a longer one, or same length, what are your thoughts?
My general rule is to change as little as possible ride to ride, (and that includes my diet - pre-fueling for long rides is debilitating for me). What seems easy and efficient is having a 15 degree riser stem in down position, then flipping it for endurance rides. It does compact you a little, but the first problem area I'll have on a long ride is from the chest up, and hands coming up and back a little seems to relax everything out. I have a big head too, 12 hours downward dog is no joke. Plus, the drops will be more accessible, which is great for stretching the back and shoulders.