Originally Posted by
degan
Is this too much stem? The stem it had on it was garbage and this was the only 25.4 stem I had. Its a 135! Riding the hoods, the hands would be right at or maybe just past the front hub. I'm thinking of building it up just to see what the ride characteristics are like.
Too really know you will have too ride it as is and try a shorter one one as well.
It's worth doing just to see.
I tried different lengths just to see and by accident I found a length that let's me look over my shoulder and not unintentionally steer in that direction. That was a ten mill difference.
So for a good handling bike it's important.
And you won't be able know till you try.
Even if that is wrong you will get used to it and it will seem fine.