Custom Oak Cycles 650B French Randonneur Project.

I don't think you quite get the low trails geometry, it doesn't matter if it's in the wrong end of the axles, it will still be fine to ride, it's only an issue if I have my saddle set far too forward putting my body weight on the handlebar only, instead of saddle/bar.

I understand what you mean. I just wanted to ask if you had a steering issue with 120mm stem in mind.

I understand how the low trail geometry works. It's just that putting weight too forward ahead could even affect a low trail geometry. It's not the handlebar bag that would dull the steering, it's the weight of the torso, especially if the cyclist is heavy on top.

I have a very short chest for my proportion.

I thought so, I could say we are in the same club. Couldn't tell from the photos...

The latest photo with black/tan Hetres looks awesome. Saved into my favorite randonneur photo album. The bike proportionally looks right.