Old 08-05-20, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by dsaul
I'll second the suggestion to push the front end out and run a shorter stem. I'm 5'7" and I design my personal gravel bikes to use a 50mm stem for several reasons, the least of which is toe overlap.
I haven't gotten used to the look of a short stem yet, but I like to run randoneur bags on all my bikes and a short stem makes that work a lot better.

I like the idea of a little less weight on the front wheel so it will float better and possibly reducing the feeling of not going over the handlebars. Although I don't think that is a big factor in my riding. Anything else recommending it?
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