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Old 02-09-17, 09:50 AM
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Eddie72
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Short stem on large frame

I'm adjusting the fit on my 58cm steel road frame. I've used 100-110 stems in the past but have struggled to get the fit comfortable, leading to back pain and a feeling of being too stretched out. I'm just over 6' tall with 35 inch inside leg, so quite long in the leg and short in the torso. This means that a 58cm frame is right for me in terms of head and seat tube length, but leaves me with a top tube that's longer than ideal. I've tried a 90mm stem which helped and I now have an 80mm stem on order. I'm aware this is towards the more extreme end of stem length for a large frame and I was wondering if others with similar body dimensions have the same setup?
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