I need some feedback... I've got a medium 05 ML and I love it. I've recently had a couple of other folks ride it to get a comparison w/their bike. They have walked away impressed, but with one common assessment. The front-end is very light. I've noticed it myself to a degree, but just compensated for it. Soooooo, I've set forth trying to find out just why the front-end is so light. I've determined that I'm going w/a straight post instead of an offset (Thomson Setback on now). I also think I may need to use another stem (105mm Syntace F99 stem on now) and/or lower it (I use 6 regular size spacers). If I'm in the riding position, the "look thru the handlebar to the hub" test puts the front hub about 3/4 inch in fron of the handlebar. I have a TALAS (90-130) fork. Has anyone else noticed this? Is it also a function of it's slacker seat tube angle as well. Here are a few measurements to maybe help too... any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks.
Measurements
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Inseam: 34.15
Trunk: 24.85
Forearm: 14
Arm: 25.25
Thigh: 24
Lower Leg: 22
Sternal Notch: 58
Total Body Height: 69.75
Measurements
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Inseam: 34.15
Trunk: 24.85
Forearm: 14
Arm: 25.25
Thigh: 24
Lower Leg: 22
Sternal Notch: 58
Total Body Height: 69.75