Old 03-02-15 | 09:12 AM
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mfcity
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Stem to raise drop bars; recommendations?

Er, not sure this is the right category for my question, but I'm looking for recommendations for a stem to go on an old Dawes Super Galaxy with threaded 1" steerer. I bought a nice 3ttt 90-degree one with 100mm extension, and although the horizontal length is fine, the length from minimum insert to top is quite short. It's interfering with the cable routing to the front cantilever brakes (I think this is solvable through an 'uphanger'/fork-mounted hanger), but in terms of fit, my bars are probably too low with this stem. I haven't checked yet as the brakes aren't connected at the moment. I'll try to post a photo a little later.

One possibility I've found is this DiaCompe Gran Compe XL, which stands tall going into the steerer and has 100mm extension, but I wonder whether there are good alternatives, maybe with more of an upward angle, instead of rising high and then angling back down (see: Dia Compe Xl Gran Compe Alloy Road Quill Stem Stems)
Anyone with more experience in this area who can offer some advice, it would be appreciated. Maybe there's some relevant term I'm ignorant about, but I tried searching for 'riser stems' and 'negative angle' and didn't find much... Thanks.
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