FWIW, this ride isn't until two weeks from today so it'll be a while before I can report back success or failure.
I built a new bike this week (not for this ride) on a size smaller frame and the shorter top tube is comfortable enough I'm considering swapping stems on my Trek (the bike I will be riding) to match. Granted, I've only ridden the new bike a dozen miles to shake-down, so not really sure on long term comfort.
With two weeks to go, is that rolling the dice? It'd be 20mm shorter.
Again, you guys have been fantastic and I appreciate the reassurance.
Last edited by Shinkers; 08-12-17 at 08:05 PM.