posted by Chris K on february 26, 1997 at 21:15:11:
The top of my seat(level)is about 2.0" above top of
the handlebar clamped to a 135mmx10+ stem w/13mm spacer
stack.
I have my eye on the Kore Elite stem but they only
come with no rise (0 degree)in HongKong.
This will probable lower the handlebar,
and I am only guessing,to 3" below top of seat.
Does anyone know the difference in mm/inch,
per 10degree +/- by the way?
Is 3" too low for XC recreation purposes?
In addition, I can't seem to decide the best
stem length for me. I am 5'9" and mine is a
16.25"XLM. Does my 135mm stem sound about right
for someone my height or should I pick a 120mm
or a longer stem when I do decide to go for the
Elite stem?
All ye 5foot 9'ners Merlin owners out there please
reply-Thanx fellow Merliners!
CK