Originally Posted by
CrankyNeck
Wouldn't you want to get the fit dialed in before purchasing the stem? I would choose my drivetrain next so I would know what bottom bracket I need and purchase and install that next.
Sometimes dialing in the fit involves changing stem lengths and angle. This is why shops typically allow a swap to a different stem for use to determine fit. If doing mail-order, the option is to purchase add'l stems in various sizes, then
return what doesn't fit.