Some more experience to share, that may be of interest to those that were between sizes and went up a size. I went up from a L to XL, as the L was slightly short on reach and too short on seat stay length (I hit min insertion depth for the dropper post with the 165 cranks when I tested it). So I went for the XL, but always felt it was perhaps 10mm too long in the reach. So, I saw these
ethirteen plus 35 stems in the 40mm length, on offer on the ethirteen UK website at £36 down from £90 rrp. The stem that came with the bike is 50mm length and also around 15-20mm rise (I always felt that rise was excessive and not needed). Anyway, I’ve fitted the new stem and, apart from the colours being a great match to the carbon/gold bike scheme, it‘s made the bike ride exactly how I’d hoped. I now feel fully balanced on it and it has‘t moved weight off the front wheel, as the rise drop has more than counteracted the loss of 10mm in reach length; I actually feel I have slightly more weight over the front now.
In summary, if you were on the size fence and went up, I’d highly recommend giving this mod a go (especially whilst ethirteen are nearly giving these stems away).
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Now for the sucky news, I’m in for a right knee ACL reconstruction op this week, so this was my last ride until next spring

. An old injury that really needs fixing before my knee completely destroys itself, so it is what it is.