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04-17-22 | 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TrekRider69

Hey Everyone,

Right now I have a Trek Madone size 54 we removed the 100mm stem and installed a 50mm after a fitting. The 50mm is from a MTB and looks so bad so I found a 60mm would that make a big change in everything in my fitting… also with the 54 I can never reach the hoods. With the new fitting I just make it. I been thinking of down sizing to a 52 but the shop is telling me the bars will be to low then.

I am new to this, I am a fat old man so I don’t know what to do… any input is great.

You're adapting a performance bike to be comfortable. You can try the 60mm stem, it should fit you fine. If you're still not happy, you'll need to change to a more comfortable bike.

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