AM - would you ride a 40mm stem irrespective of frame spec for reach dimension? My view is the last 10mm adjusted at the stem as frames will invariably have difference reach spec's so you'll never get the same cockpit length every time. I guess what I'm saying is, would you compromise fit for handling preference by holding firm on stem length? Sure you're still riding 40mm stem, but if you've shortened the cockpit 10mm from optimum, why is that better than the 50mm stem?
Holding firm on stem length preference severely limits the frame choices. If you've prioritized handling over fit, I'd acknowledge this concession. I know this isn't point of this article, but the trade-off's are often missed in these write-ups
Sept. 1, 2017, 10:25 a.m. - Mike McArthur
AM - would you ride a 40mm stem irrespective of frame spec for reach dimension? My view is the last 10mm adjusted at the stem as frames will invariably have difference reach spec's so you'll never get the same cockpit length every time. I guess what I'm saying is, would you compromise fit for handling preference by holding firm on stem length? Sure you're still riding 40mm stem, but if you've shortened the cockpit 10mm from optimum, why is that better than the 50mm stem? Holding firm on stem length preference severely limits the frame choices. If you've prioritized handling over fit, I'd acknowledge this concession. I know this isn't point of this article, but the trade-off's are often missed in these write-ups