Sandra, what a great bike..oh my, can see why you fell in love with Helen. Great price too. Some stems can be flipped around to give you either a little higher raise or to lower them. My last stem was that way, which still wasn't enough for me, so I am waiting at the shop for another one with a different angle to come in (higher raise). My bike is a Fuji, purchased at a Fuji dealer and am putting on a Trek stem from the Trek dealer. In fact, the stem on now is a Bontrager, the Trek dealer was more than glad to accomodate me, he knew I needed my problem fixed and we are working on another stem. My stem wasn't cheap, but to relieve a back ache, it was worth it. And he's taking this one back in on trade, so he's willing to work and accomodate me too. Enjoy your bike..you will have lots of fun on her.