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Old 01-25-17, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Drew Eckhardt
You might need a stem with an extra 3 inches (75mm) of reach and rise. Good luck finding a 175mm 72 degree stem with a long enough quill or 190mm 50 degree stem.

Agreed! I am working towards getting a possible custom stem job because of a too low a front end for a forum friend. He wants a stem height between a Nitto Technomic and a classic one, and not be a ATB looking riser one. Andy.
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