robncircus...

All you have to do is look at the pictures of euro pro bikes at any of several websites that cover pro racing to see how the bikes are setup. You don't need any credentials to do that. It's obvious they use lots of setback, lots of reach and lots of drop.

My only credentials are a mechanincal engineering degree (1981) and 26 seasons of riding. I've learned a thing or two in all those years. Even though I'm fast approaching 57 years old, I tolerate an 11cm drop and I credit that to being properly balanced over the saddle, with little weight on my hands. If I move my saddle forward even 1cm, I start to feel the pressure on my hands.