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No, I'm very aware of drop bar geometry and the differences. My point is that it's possible to not need to change the stem. As for being rude, I'm also aware that I was rude but I'm ok with that. Stefan went back and stalked my prior posts which in no way contradict anything I've said in this...

I don’t think a different stem would necessarily be needed. Riding on the flats on a drop bar bike fairly well simulates the flat bar position so the current stem may be perfectly comfortable.

One of the quotes you highlighted says that I prefer drop bars once fit to my preference. That’s my personal preference of fitment. Many road cyclist scoff if you change out a 120mm stem for anything shorter than 90mm as they say it makes the handling too twitchy. I haven’t personally found this...

I disagree. Bikes are just tools and can be used however one chooses. There is no damage to the design if you modify a drop bar to flat or from flat to drops. These are fairly simple modifications that can be reverted back to original pretty easily. Nobody’s talking about cutting a frame...

Every bike is purpose designed, doesn’t mean you can’t or shouldn’t make modifications to better serve your specific purpose. It’s not like you can’t change things back if you don’t like the results and then just sell the parts.

No, I haven’t asked. I looked in the literature and more to the point I own 3 FS equipped bikes and have experimented with different stems on one of them by using different lengths, angles, and one that was adjustable . The shim is for stems other than Future Stems.

Most stems are compatible with the FS. FS equipped bikes come with shims so standard stems will fit. They just to have the same measurement/height at the steerer tube connection.

I didn’t say they ride in the flats most of the time. I said most who ride drop bar bikes will ride in the flats for a more upright position, as in to change hand position or posture to relieve pressure on a long ride. I agree that they primarily ride in the hoods. My point is that the flats...

I don't think it matters much where the hoods or drops are. Most who ride drop bar bikes will ride in the flats for a more upright position. A flat bar essentially is just like riding in the flats just a bit wider. I personally don't see an issue at all with converting a Creo.

Yes, for those that are unfamiliar with that trail, it’s paved the entire length with smooth asphalt and has an elevation gain of around 1900’. Not a very hilly route but there several small, punchy climbs.

Sorry for no pics. I took them but the files are too large. I’ll fix them and post soon. I did a 52 mile ride today on the Virginia Capital Trail. The whole trail is roughly 52 miles and I was planning to ride out and back for a total of 104 miles but my wife decided to come along and change my...

I'll take some pics today. I took a couple the day I got it but the color doesn't look right. I'll try to color correct and see if I can't get something more representative of the actual color.

Last week I picked up a 2025 Creo 2 in the pistachio color. I've ridden a few hundred miles so far and am very impressed. Over the last year I've gotten into drop bar bikes after not having ridden one in many years. When I would test ride a drop bar they always felt too weird and stretched out...

I really don’t like the charge port being on the top tube. It’s even worse seems like a terrible location especially if you have a RE.

It's weird. I've read in places that Mahle were making this motor.

This is a great looking bike. As a total package I’d take this over the Amflow/DJI.

If you want to ride for any length of time or distance it would be better to get used to a sportier position as opposed to an upright position. There is no saddle that feels comfortable after awhile when in an upright position with the majority of your weight resting on your back end. If you're...

You are definitely an XL. I’m 190cm and the XL was perfect.

I was at a very nice Specialized store today and saw several Vado SL2’s. Wow, are they ugly in person. I didn’t like any of the satin colors and the downtubes are just too big looking. They look too much like the full powered Vado, but the full powered model looks a lot better. The original SL...

I was a bit surprised with how I'm getting along with the drops. It's been years since I've ridden them and short test rides just seemed so foreign. Now after a short time, they're very comfortable. They actually feel like a similar position as the 5.0. I don't feel more leaned over and the...