Originally Posted by presh223

I've never heard of stem raisers before, thank you for that video. Could my general discomfort be more related to high mileage for a novice rider? Perhaps my body is adapting to cycling in general. I just see others on the trail and most look much more comfortable than me. I don't think I've ever touched the lower bars once while riding, it's an impossible position, and yet I see people riding on them for miles comfortably. So obviously I need some correction. I'm apprehensive to go any shorted on the stem than 90mm as I've read lots of stories regarding handling difficulties. I'm still very much entertaining that I need a 56CM bike vs. the 58. My previous bike I had years ago was a 58CM Cannondale Synapse, but I think it was a different style bike because the handlebars felt much more comfortable on that bike; I think it's more of an endurance bike.