Yea I've used the "expander'' thingy in the past, but use the first tool pictured now. Much better. And a hammer and some willpower.

I saw your fit this Saturday and cheered for her as "Dan Empfield's fit" because I couldn't remember her actual name. Only saw her on the run though, so can't comment on the fit ;) haha (although that obviously implies that the bike worked and the gearing selection was solid)

"They allayed my fears by agreeing to ship me both the 95mm and 105mm stem with the bike, so I could configure it to my wishes, which was a good compromise."

from his review. i think he went with the longer one