Originally Posted by
BikeArkansas
The progression of my bike geometry has followed my weight. Three years ago, at 260# my seat was lower, my handlebar even with the seat and I could not ride in the drops.
Now, at 220# the handlebar is lower than the seat, the seat is up and I ride in the drops when needed, such as into the wind or in a sprint with some of my riding friends.
I think this is a "natural" progression.
Same here.
Although I lowered my seat a bit, had overly tight calve muscles that I've mostly sorted now.