Surly says that's a 96 (i.e. 6) degree stem. Looks a little more than that in the picture. But in any case, there are options that could be explored. Like a slightly longer, steeper stem that puts the handlebar at the same distance from you but a bit higher. Lots of options out there.
Any chance of borrowing an adjustable stem from your LBS to try different settings? Something like the 115mm version of this one:
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...able+Stem.aspx
I picked up an adjustable stem for $1 at a swap meet, so I could try different angles.
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Last edited by Tom Bombadil; 11-09-08 at 10:44 PM.