Spacer above stem or not

[Lanzecki]

may the bars are turned down more then previously? Rule 46 I do believe.

 

[Rob3rt]

The Surly's steerer tube was so long I would have been in danger of poking my eye out if I hadn't cut it at all!

I've currently got 35mm of spacers under the stem, and I've just ordered a new stem with more rise, so I can get the bars a bit higher again. I'm not sure why I need these bars so much higher/closer than the old ones - possibly the extra width at the hoods? - but I know it isn't going to be comfortable for long rides as it is.

Not all bars are equal, they all have different curve profiles. It is possible the new bars are a different shape to the old ones, placing the hoods further forward and possibly a tad lower.