rockyraccoon
Veteran
I've been riding my Specialized Allez 16 year 2010 for a few months now. Lately I've started to notice that I usually ride with my hands on the hoods but sometimes on top of the handle bar which gives me a more upright and VERY comfortable position.
The stem on the bike is the stock Specialized (110mm, oversized and angle 12) and was flipped by myself after recommendations from some CC members. It has improved a lot and I feel much more comfortable. However I still would like to "bring" the hoods even closer to me.
How do I figure out what stem I need and its correct angle (degree) to bring the bars back? Would I achieve that with a shorter stem?
I have looked everywhere for a 100mm stem and angle of 12 degree but cannot find it. Would a 100mm/10 degree compromise to much? Would this be the ideal stem?
Thanks in advance!
The stem on the bike is the stock Specialized (110mm, oversized and angle 12) and was flipped by myself after recommendations from some CC members. It has improved a lot and I feel much more comfortable. However I still would like to "bring" the hoods even closer to me.
How do I figure out what stem I need and its correct angle (degree) to bring the bars back? Would I achieve that with a shorter stem?
I have looked everywhere for a 100mm stem and angle of 12 degree but cannot find it. Would a 100mm/10 degree compromise to much? Would this be the ideal stem?
Thanks in advance!