Originally Posted by
rowboats
How do you know if your stem is the right length? Like at what point is it better to lower your bars and get a shorter stem vs just raising your current and how should a right fit feel?
It depends on what you are trying to achieve. Those into racing, want a streamlined position, so they have low handlebars. Even some casual cyclists want this streamlined advantage. Some people are just into cycling for exercise and fun, and to them, comfort is more important than speed. Many of those people are more comfortable with the handlebars higher.