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I bought a Mercian fixed a few years ago to mark a milestone, and I got myself all the bits and built it at LMNH with help from them. It was fun, although the bits I bought were a bit mixed up to be honest. First time build problem.
Anyway, it’s a customer frame and a have short arms relative to legs, so the head tube might make your eyes bleed. When I built it the mechanic at LMNH said I shouldn’t cut the steerer until I’d worked out how the fit worked. So she left it as is, with spacers. Also I have an upward pointing stem. It’s ugly. She also said that she thought I’d end up with risers. I’m open to that. I’m not keen on the shape or heft of the current bars (Nitto I think).
Having said all that, it’s comfy. I can lose some spacers though. What should I do, and if I go risers, what should I get? Thanks.
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