Hi all,

so I've found I have either a 100 or 110 mm stem (don't know exactly how to measure - center of the, erm, attachment screw (??) to center of the bracket for the handlebar - ?) and that they are offered down to 80 or even 70 mm for road bikes.

I think I also have a chance to insert raisers under the stem, right now there's only a 5mm raiser and that could be increased, correct?

Will I need to expect a great difference in terms of handling the bike? I am quite secure in the flat/climbing etc and usually ride in the drops on descents to be safe.
Since I am aiming at having my hands on the horizontal part of the handlebar most often (that helped a lot on my last ride) as opposed to the brake hoods (too much pressure), will 70 mm be risky?

Any help would be much appreciated.