Originally Posted by
mstateglfr
If that is the reach you need, then it too much stem.
...it also probably means the bike's geometey isn't ideal for you, but many of these bikes fit that reality.
If the Stem is being used simply because it's what you have, maybe pick up a different one and some 26.0 or 31.8mm bars.
Its 100% because its the only stem I have that fits at the moment. The bike was intended to be a parts bin build/flip, though I guess finding a better stem wouldn't be the end of the world.
Originally Posted by
Classtime
With all that seatpost, your stem may work fine. I would put some cranks and pedals on it and spin a bit before going any further with the build.
Its a small frame (19" seat tube, 22" top tube) that I intended to fit a smallish person, but with that stem it might actually work for me. Its just too bad I have like 5 MTB conversions for myself. I'll throw on a crank and maybe ride it around for a minute as a single speed, see how badly it wants to throw me over the bars.