Originally Posted by jimv
Well a longer stem is one way to approach it but, if you have a high center of gravity because for example, you have a long torso (like me) or maybe you're built like Mr. Universe (not like me) then the longer stem approach will also shift your weight forward and maybe put undue strain on your hands/wrists/elbows whatever. If this is the case you may want to try moving the seat back instead. You'd get the stretch and the bike would be 100 times more comfortable.
Okay,
But are you simply talking about moving the seat back on the rails? Or actually getting a seat with more setback? How far back would I be able to get it? I have the long torso issue, as well, and I'm going to try getting a longer stem first. But another question, which I asked somewhere else, but which I didn't really hear back about
: where is the ideal place to have your handlebars in relation to the fork/front wheel axle? Does a more forward position improve or degrade handling?