Changed my stem today-WOW! riding on cloud 9

[jobob]

I use shorter top stems on both of my Rivendells, the 70 mm stem instead the 100 mm. Made a world of difference for me, too.

I didn't notice any difference in handling going from the 100 mm top stem to the 70 mm.

And I'm told by those in the know that I descend pretty quickly....

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Cool!
I feel so beautifully balanced on my bike now. Yeah, I could play the piano now...or the banjo even! while riding. Before, I couldn't even ride in the drops at ALL because of feeling like I was going to fall forward all the time. Now...easy and comfortable to tuck right down into the drops.
Seriously, I feel I can MOVE around into any position now, instead of feeling like I was trying to do a handstand....I can now balance my weight beautifully over my legs and solar plexis. What a great feeling. Amazing what a difference a 3cm change will make.

[esther231]

Happy for you, Lisa.

I'm like that too. I like to move about on my bike and want all three positions to be easy to get to and feel comfortable in them.

Congrats. Enjoy.

[sp0okYrider]

I am right now riding my fiance's bike because my gearshift broke. He is 6'2" and I am pretty sure his bike is not a good fit for me (I am 5'5"). It's a MTB with armadillo slickers on it. It's a nicer bike than mine is, and I really like how much smoother it is, but my back has been starting to hurt. I find myself riding with my hands arched funny pushing my body up...ugh. I really should get my bike in and fixed, or figure out a way to get this one to fit me better. (He has another bike he uses, so he doesn't care if I take this one over...).

Glad you are so comfortable. I am green with envy! LOL

~J