Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
I think your reasoning is sound. I have to experiment with stems to get one that feels right with new bars or new stem angle on a bike. I buy cheapie forged stems to start with, maybe trade up, maybe not.
A great tool for visualising:
Stem Comparison Tool | yojimg.net
I've narrowed down to a 10 degree 110mm stem... that pretty much will preserve the ratio between stack height and reach that I already have... Thomson X4
If you put in my numbers you can see that...
I'll gain about 8 mm reach, and I'll lose 18mm in spacers, I just received the new handlebars and the gap between the levers and hooks is closer...which is what I wanted..
With the longer stem I'm hoping my steering will be less twitchy as well...
I'm pretty psyched about the new cockpit...