I just recently purchased a Trek 2.3 that I am looking to get to hopefully feeling a little more comfortable for me. I have already adjusted the seat height and setback. I am just not happy with how far I have to "reach" to get on the brake hoods. I then feel like I have to crane my head up to see where I am going! I don't care about aerodynamics as much as I just want a comfortable bike to ride. I don't think it will take a big change to overcome this but wanted some suggestions before I just start changing things around. I am 6' 1" on a 58cm bike. (56cm and 58cm test rides didn't yield much difference)
I think changing my stem length is the only option...handlebars are at their highest with 30 mm of spacers below.
I currently have a 100mm stem with 7degree rise. I messed around with a stem length calculator online (google it) and comparing my current stem with others and was maybe toying around with the idea of a stem that is 90mm but with 10 degree rise. The calculator shows stem reach would be reduced by .44 of an inch. Is that a big jump when trying to find the right length? Would going from my 100mm/7deg stem to a 90mm/7deg stem be noticeable?
how do I determine the best stem length to buy? Any suggestions will be appreciated!!
Thanks
Darren
I think changing my stem length is the only option...handlebars are at their highest with 30 mm of spacers below.
I currently have a 100mm stem with 7degree rise. I messed around with a stem length calculator online (google it) and comparing my current stem with others and was maybe toying around with the idea of a stem that is 90mm but with 10 degree rise. The calculator shows stem reach would be reduced by .44 of an inch. Is that a big jump when trying to find the right length? Would going from my 100mm/7deg stem to a 90mm/7deg stem be noticeable?
how do I determine the best stem length to buy? Any suggestions will be appreciated!!
Thanks
Darren