Do you guys think I need a longer stem?
04-26-10, 04:34 PM
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Do you guys think I need a longer stem?
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04-26-10, 04:37 PM
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I would get one, but if comfort is more important than racing to you (which I don't think it is) then go ahead and get a new one.
04-26-10, 04:39 PM
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That is a pretty casual position while you are on the hoods... but are you capable of being comfortable with a longer reach for extended periods? I think your seat post needs to extend half an inch higher though.
04-26-10, 04:42 PM
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04-26-10, 04:47 PM
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04-26-10, 04:52 PM
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Definitely could use a longer stem...looks like you're riding a mountain bike!!
Gorgeous bike by the way.
Gorgeous bike by the way.
04-26-10, 05:04 PM
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I wouldn't go straight to a 110mm right off the bat. I bought some clearance Easton stem and bar from Jenson to try what I was more comfortable with. Settled on a 90mm stem and 75mm (vs 80mm) reach bar for now. I think that reach will come as fitness and flexibility increases. With a bad back I have some work to do. Perhaps you can try going up in increments of 10mm to see how it feels? It was a cheap experiment for me ($36 for bars and stem) but I found a good comfort level.
04-26-10, 05:10 PM
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Rule #1: Bike sizing before 'pro' look. You appear to have plonked some serious cash down to be struggling with this fit issue. All the best - and yes I think an 80cm stem is only for very few odd shaped people, a 100/110 stem should produce the best bike sizing too. The shop you bought this from can probably let you try both sizes.
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please OP dont take this the wrong way, but if this isnt THE king of the freds picture, i dont know what is.
04-26-10, 05:23 PM
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Besides that, looks like saddle needs to be raised a tad and longer stem by about 1-2 cm. See how that works, but if i were you and threw down money like that, I'd get a pro fit. Fit > everything
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04-26-10, 05:28 PM
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Ha I knew those bleachers looked familiar. Thats at the rosewood crit at Piccolo park right?
04-26-10, 05:48 PM
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04-26-10, 05:49 PM
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What rdl456 said. 3 cm is a huge difference. Even if 110 is where you want to end up, I'd go in stages.
04-26-10, 05:50 PM
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Great bike, by the way. Except for the DA levers. 
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How about you tape up the bars, go for a ride, then decide.
04-26-10, 05:54 PM
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