Yes, it does sound like you prefer a shorter reach. However, your explanation makes me a little concerned. Are you keeping your elbows bent slightly? Locking your elbows will cause a handful of comfort problems, plus it’s not as aero. Fixing that might clear the bar better. Also, your arms touching the bar shouldn’t necessarily be the determining factor for your final reach (such as the shorter stem). You already ordered it, so it won’t hurt to give it a try, but pay attention to your comfort to determine if it makes things better or worse.
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