Originally Posted by blake711
Ok chip since you brought up an Adjustable Stem. I need the pros and cons. I see lots of folks that don't like them. Is it simply a weight issue or something else.
most fitters i "trust" say the same thing, they are the lazy person's way of getting the right fit.
i insisted on an adjustable stem on my first 2 bikes. my thinking was, i wanted the option of moving it based upon need, etc. what i found was, once they were in a comfortable position, i never considered adjusting them again.
from now one, i'm going fixed. why add one more junction between movable parts that can fail or loosen or whatever.... if the first stem isn't comforatable, i'll go back to my lbs and swap it out.
for those considering weight...i suppose that could be an issue as well.