Originally Posted by
Flyboy718
I just measured the difference in the top tube on my most comfortable riding Univega and it is 1/2" shorter than the Gran Premio so that equates to 12.7mm - 120mm = 107mm so should I get a 100mm stem? That is if I am measuring the length of the stem correctly...I just measured from outside of clamp to the center of the stem bolt. If I measure from center of handlebar to center of stem bolt it looks to be 108mm.
100mm seems a pretty safe bet. As Rudi mentioned above, repositioning the saddle can help, too. Also, riding more miles makes you more able to stretch out over time. Don't ask me just how far; I haven't gotten there yet
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