Ok, Lisa's recent raving about her new short stem got me really paying attention to my handlebars. I do not feel like I could play piano while riding my bike. The new, highly recommended LBS tech that I talked to recently suggested I first try smaller bars, so I had him install a Salsa Poco bar. On the test ride this evening, I loved the ergonomic feel of the new bar, but still feel that it doesn't solve my problem. My hands still want to sit a centimeter or so back from where they should be on the hoods and flat of the bar.

So, I'm back to the idea of a shorter stem. I don't feel that I need to go much shorter, so I'm looking at a Ritchey Pro Road Adjustable in an 80cm length.

My question is: Is this an installation that I can do myself, or should I put it in the shop for this? The mechanics of it look simple enough, but I don't know if I'll need to use a torque wrench for tightening the headset or steerer bolts. Will a regular wrench do, or do these bolts need to be tightened with more precision?