Originally Posted by datlas

Re: centering stem, if you straddle bike and stand back, it's VERY easy to eyeball that the center of stem is aligned with the front tire. It works so well, it never occurred to me to bother with a plumb bob or a laser, etc....ditto for centering saddle. Just stand back and align with tope tube/front tire.

Now getting my hoods even, that does require a level. For whatever reason it's tougher for me to eyeball. Even when I think it's aligned, after tightening it's uneven. Sad!