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595mm of stack on xl gravel frame is rubbish. Well it wouldn’t fit me. On my Arkose I’ve got the stock 90mm stem flipped and loads of spacers. The Arkose has 632mm of stack. I have so many spacers it’s a steel not carbon fork.
The Rambler has a 70mm 35 degree stem. I don’t think it’d want a stem that short on the Arkose. The steering would be too far for me
A steerer extender is another option. Before i bought red shift bars I’d check Rob Hayles can’t extend the steerer for less
I use Ritchey Corralito's which are only a small rise (15mm) but also sweep back slightly so they shorten the reach (52mm compared to ~70+ on most drop bars) at the same time which again helps me be less stretched out. Only about £40 too for the aluminium ones so minimal cost/faff to try out.
Surly truck stop bars on the gravel bike. Can recommend
Surly truck stop bars on the gravel bike. Can recommend
I have taken the plunge and bought one of those Specialized adjustable stems with shims. Went for the 90mm 24 degree stem and have used the 4 degree shim.
This has given me 31mm more height and 12mm more reach. The reasoning for going for the 28 degree rise initially is that is the most extreme and consequently the longest taht the hoses need to be and whilst in the process i had to increase hose length so went with the longest to start with, i can then if need be, lower the rise etc without having to mess with fitting more hose and bleeding the brakes again. I will have a ride and see how it fairs, when i'm comfy with the lever postition and bar position i'll do the bar tape 🙂