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Old 04-09-24, 03:30 PM
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SoSmellyAir
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Originally Posted by spinconn
This bike is my most relaxed geometry of all and I got it because my old body could not deal with an aggressive geometry for any more than a few miles. It is more upright than I was used to and is an entry level bike that I figured would be replaced with a better one if it resolved the issue. It worked so well I just kept it and that worked for the last 2 years but now it is not enough.

I want to get even more upright. Well, no, I don't want to, but I need to.
What stem length and angle are currently on your Contend AR4? You can try a stem that is shorter and/or has a more positive angle, which would put you more upright. Consult this stem calculator: Stem Comparison Tool | yojimg.net.

I have just ordered an endurance bike, and in my research, the recently released Pearson Forge has the highest stack:reach ratio (at least in my size): Carbon Road Bike | FORGE - Pearson1860
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