I'd also be wary of a short stem, i find that long stems give nice stable handling.
As i've said before you are welcome to try my bob which has a 52 top tube that i run with a 12cm stem. welcome to borrow it for a day or two as long as it is locked properly, should give you a chance to take it for a proper spin/try some different bars etc.
I'd also be wary of a short stem, i find that long stems give nice stable handling.
As i've said before you are welcome to try my bob which has a 52 top tube that i run with a 12cm stem. welcome to borrow it for a day or two as long as it is locked properly, should give you a chance to take it for a proper spin/try some different bars etc.