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01-01-08 | 08:18 AM

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Jynx

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Originally Posted by free2move

I need a bit of clarification here. Couple of questions.

1. If I wanted to bring the bars a bit closer, would rotating the bars up a bit help?

2. I read that 100mm for a stem is the right length for a stem on a frame that is fitted for you. Also, 100mm is the "sweet spot" for stem length. Is there ever such a thing in the first place?

1. Yes, but not that much.

2. The "Sweet Spot" is usually 110mm to 120mm.

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