Originally Posted by tyler_fred

Manufacturers offered forged quill stems in a variety of different extension lengths, which is understandable, but aside from the track stem, did manufacturers offer anything more than the 72 degree stem? Or did they view the angle for road bikes as being "one size fits all"? The reason I ask is that I prefer the look of a stem that is parallel to the horizontal top tube; however, having a 74 degree head tube produces a downward facing stem that isn't as asthetically pleasing to me.

I was just curious..