Originally Posted by
CafeVelo
More than appearance I would be concerned about handling ramifications from your ever-shrinking reach. I enjoy the way bikes with exceptionally long stems handle. It seems almost more deliberate in the way the bike steers. Very short stems can feel twitchy, especially at slower speeds.
You can always spot bros with tiny stems on too-large of a frame because they are swaying left and right when working hard, climbing, or sprinting.