Joined: May 2008
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From: Fredericksburg, Va
Bikes: ? Proteous, '65 Frejus TDF, '73 Bottecchia Giro d'Italia, '83 Colnago Superissimo, '84 Trek 610, '84 Trek 760, '88 Pinarello Veneto, '88 De Rosa Pro, '89 Pinarello Montello, 'Litespeed Catalyst'94 Burley Duet, 97 Specialized RockHopper, 2010 Langster
My experience (limited) is that 10mm stem difference is minimal in terms of handling but more in terms of comfort. I am not looking for an ideal dimension but more of what the criteria y'all are using to set up the "front end"
Typically I use 5 positions on my drops, depending on the shape of the bar. Since riding more miles, I can tolerate a pretty deep drop even with 2" or so stem below the saddle and be comfortable for awhile. I had to work into it though.
After riding the Colnago (58 ST) with a 90 stem and then starting to ride the Pinarello (60 ST) with a 120 stem, I really felt stretched out and uncomfortable. Then after several hundred miles it was like, "wow, I really like being stretched out!" I changed the stem on the Colnago to a 120. At this point, the Pinarello is about to get a 110 stem. I think my hand discomfort is due to being too stretched out.
I appreciate the feedback and input!
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Last edited by SJX426; 08-29-17 at 01:25 PM.