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Originally Posted by
bikeboy100
Nice bike! I assume shortening the stem is bringing the handlebars closer to me? That would work somewhat like moving the saddle forward?
Yes, exactly. But as Phil says above, the saddle placement should not be used to adjust for a comfortable reach.
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