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Originally Posted by Pactin
Good to hear. I only had the query when researching the fit of a new bike, not necessarily from feeling the need to stretch out more. With regards to how I got it, I built it. I slowly started chopping the steerer tube when I felt I could go lower and lower.


So if I understand correctly if I lengthened the stem I should compensate balance by moving saddle rearwards - both of which would increase reach?
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