Originally Posted by
JimiMimni
Does it have to be adjustable? There are some pretty steep stems on the market, if you know what angle you're looking for. Salsa and Profile Design both have stems available on QPB that are -25 and 130mm. Your local shop should have a Q account and can order one for you.
Keep an eye on eBay, as weird stuff pops up on there occasionally, too.
I haven't decided on an angle yet. I suppose I could use the Ritchie to figure out an angle, but I'd rather the reach be close to what it will be when I get the stack right. I am inclined to leave the stem installed if it works out. I'm not concerned about a weight penalty, I know those adjustable stems are on the heavy side. Having a stem I can futz with to zero in on my fit is more important to me right now.
ebay does have some interesting "stuff", doesn't it?