Originally Posted by
lennyparis
52cm frame is right size
I am getting negative drop from saddle to bars similar to other bikes I have always ridden
Just want to make sure not losing anything between each setup
Which one is more stable and looks better?
Bike shop cut fork which i never asked them to do and resulted in wrong fit
Since that is the case if 40mm stack and 6 degree stem is better answer they will have to get me a new fork for free
It is a fork that matches the frame so this is a big deal that bike shop messed up
It is a S-works Tarmac that looks like comes only with shorter 20mm worth of room on fork (in case maybe they did not cut fork)
I hear ya, but you should not need 40 mm of spacers (the upper limit) with an up pointed 6 deg stem. That says you would profit from a larger frame or at least a more upright geometry type frame. Just my opinion and no need to duke it out about it. Your best bet is to get the fork replaced for free, use the tallest bearing cover you can find (new headset if necessary), stay with the more attractive 6 deg stem but flipped up, and let the rest be spacers. If you need 40 mm of spacers, so be it.