Originally Posted by
ColorChange
Nope, that was a 110 mm -12.5 degree stem. I have since changed to the following stem (110 mm -17 degree) to get more drop. As you can see, my saddle is pretty far back and 110 is on the longer end, bars have pretty good reach. This is my current build.
To go a size up would have hurt drop, etc. To go a size down would have meant even further back saddle and even longer reach stem. There isn't a lot of seat post because I have a longer torso, shorter legs as previously mentioned.
I am not criticizing your fit...you look well fitted...but you aren't one size down by any stretch. Also, you pushing your saddle back is by choice. Some run in front of KOPS with a straight post.
You would have the same fit with a straight post and 130-140mm stem on the same frame...your CG would be farther forward is all with more weight over the pedals which some racers prefer.
Point is...fit is largely a choice and not an absolute. Some may prefer their saddle back to take weight off their hands but with a 110mm stem you have ample room to move your cockpit more foward and preserve the same reach.
Very nice bike btw.