Hi
About a year or so ago, my new to me road bike took a little getting used to. I was having trouble with Pins and Needless in my hands and general discomfort all round. After many tweeks to the saddle hight and numerous other things, i found flipping the stem was the only way to solving my issues.
Even though its now comfortable, the bike does look rather odd looking and have been thinking of slamming the stem once again..
This month (may) I've done some crazy amount of miles (1000 in total) and can't help notice that i spend most of them riding on the drops.
Tonight I've taken the plunge again and slammed the stem hoping my old bones and body will forgive me.
I may be deluding myself, but my thinking is that now I'm somewhat fitter and stronger i will hopefully be able to enjoy my bike in the more aggressive position without discomfort. As average ride speeds have crept up to around 18 mph I have really noticed the affects of headwinds out on my jollies, and hope that a slammed stem will help me along that little bit quicker. Looking at other roadie cyclists bikes, I've yet to see one with a flipped stem. Tomorrow I'll give it a try out and see how i get on with it.
All very best 👍
About a year or so ago, my new to me road bike took a little getting used to. I was having trouble with Pins and Needless in my hands and general discomfort all round. After many tweeks to the saddle hight and numerous other things, i found flipping the stem was the only way to solving my issues.
Even though its now comfortable, the bike does look rather odd looking and have been thinking of slamming the stem once again..
This month (may) I've done some crazy amount of miles (1000 in total) and can't help notice that i spend most of them riding on the drops.
Tonight I've taken the plunge again and slammed the stem hoping my old bones and body will forgive me.
I may be deluding myself, but my thinking is that now I'm somewhat fitter and stronger i will hopefully be able to enjoy my bike in the more aggressive position without discomfort. As average ride speeds have crept up to around 18 mph I have really noticed the affects of headwinds out on my jollies, and hope that a slammed stem will help me along that little bit quicker. Looking at other roadie cyclists bikes, I've yet to see one with a flipped stem. Tomorrow I'll give it a try out and see how i get on with it.
All very best 👍