Thread: Stem Length
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Old 02-22-18 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by ryhon
Thank you everyone, this is very helpful. What length stem would you recommend downsizing to - 90mm? 80mm?
I have no idea which length is better for you but what I can say is that 20mm difference in reach makes a noticable difference.

Whether it will be enough is another matter.

The way I estimate how much shorter a stem should be is how far behind the hoods do I need to plant my hands to feel comfortable for long stretches of riding.

You can also experiment with rotating the bars upwards a little. It kind of messes with the ergonomics of the hoods/levers, but it gives you an idea of what the hand position feels like.
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