I should say that having the handlebars tilted up like that was comfortable just because of the way it felt in my hands. It wasn't that it made me less stretched or any back or neck issues out or anything like that, so I don't feel it's a fit issue. It just turns out that's what felt good on the hands. I can put the handlebars like the second picture and things feel fine except for the the feel of the hoods on the hands.