Stem shorter than 60mm

we all like nice things. if you can afford it then go ahead. it's just a little more time riding a bike that fits you may help you make decisions as to what you want out of a custom bike. also if you have a bike that fits you better it may encourage you to ride more, get fitter, more flexible etc at which point your original bike fit will no longer be relevant.

one very reputable bike fitter said to me that they would much rather people got an accurate fit once they had worked on core strength and flexibility than when they were new to cycling and did not have great strength or range of movement.

Ask @IR about the custom frame he was going to get built when he was first getting into riding, and the kind of geo he'd want now he's ridden for a few years.

and the kind of geo he'd want now he's grown several feet taller.

ftfy :-)

At which point I will get another bike, I can't let that stop me :P

one very reputable bike fitter said to me that they would much rather people got an accurate fit once they had worked on core strength and flexibility than when they were new to cycling and did not have great strength or range of movement.

At cyclefit I was told the same, in fact we agreed that I will go back again in 4 or 6 months to reassess, my body will adapt to the new posture and at that point we will be able to start squeezing even more power out. Flexibility is fine apparently.

Anyway, I have a lot to think about now, I got some good advices from you all both on stem and on bicycles in general, I'll keep you posted whichever will happen, whether I'll start a custom project or otherwise. Many thanks to you all.

@umop3pisdn Surely different... did that stop him to get the first frame?

@BareNecessities that's not going to happen, I think I'm done in that department ;)

He didn't order it, and I bet he's glad now.

I think it would have served him well anyway however, of course the money spent would have been a regret.

Be patient. I was so focused on getting a custom frame when I started riding. I was riding with a 50mm stem and the bike felt so wrong and long. Same bike, now 3 years later and I've got a 100mm stem on it and it feels amazing even on long rides. Easily my most fun bike.
All because I started stretching and sorting out my posture on the bike.
Not saying we are similar. Just saying try to adjust to this bike or size down for the interim until you've put some more miles down.

Would I get a custom frame? Sure as shit I would and I'm considering what I want now, but would I get the same one I was considering 3 years ago? Not in the slightest.

I am patient... not :P

Not saying we are similar. Just saying try to adjust to this bike or size down for the interim until you've put some more miles down.

Which is what I'm trying to do getting the shorter stem, that's what the bike fitting suggested in order to start working in the right direction for my personal development. I'm not getting just to try :)

in that case, here you go. Truvativ Stem.

Just try hold off on going custom. It's like punching your eye out to stop a mosquito bite itching. Ride some more. Decide later.

Thanks for the link.

Heres my advice - get a well sized hybrid. While you're riding around wondering whether you ought, or ought not to have bought the custom bike, and you're imagining the scornful looks from members of LFGSS as they pass you on the street remember this ; its not about the bike.

If the bike fit says it's what you need, you find it comfy, aren't growing and can afford custom frame I say go for it.

A custom frame woulda been great then but too short now, not because of riding experience but because I've grown, compared my most recent (april) bikefit to my first 3 or so years ago it all makes sense.

@IR thanks for the encouragement. Appreciated.