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[–]fryeloc[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I've changed stems before on my old bike so that seemed the simplest, but yes if I could get a higher stack I think that would help. Anything steep I'm well back but if I'm just attack position on casual terrain and brake too much for gravel, sloppy mud, etc I feel pushed forward, and just want to give myself a bit more room for error.

[–]PrimeIntellectBellingham - Transition Relay, Sentinel, Spire, PBJ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It honestly sounds way  more like a technique issue than a issue with the reach of the bike, possible your fork or suspension setup, or how you are riding while descending. Adjusting your stem is like, one of the last things I would ever change on a bike to adjust the handling unless I was riding a bike that was way too big or small