Originally Posted by
CafeVelo
I always leave myself a 5mm spacer on top of the stem after I find the right fit for that reason. I can't usually ride a bike without spacers under the stem, but if I could I would probably put 5mm under it as well, just in case.
Exactly. I have had more than one conversation with a 20-something hot to trot up and coming pro phenom (in their own mind) who just HAS to have the stem slammed. "dude...you have no money. You're going to sell this thing in a year to help fund the next team bike...leave it sellable."