Jerrijaf I test rode a Diva with the standard stem - reach was just a bit too much for me. I ordered a short stem and it is awesome. Made all the difference for me.

I test rode bikes with both SRAM and Shimano and have to say I'm not a fan of the SRAM - I found the shifting to be a bit rough not too mention a bit awkward given how it operates. I have used Shamano components since I purchased my first bike back in the mid-80s and love them. Bottom line it is all a very personal choice - get what works best for you.