Originally Posted by
Looigi
Tops of my bars are 10cm below the top of my saddle and I ride in the drops at length. Found that this is the best setup for my back. For me, lower is better. May not work for everybody though.
There you go! It's a personal matter. I've found higher handlebars and longer top tubes more comfortable as I've ag..,ag..,ah, matured. But people are different. If your bike has a1 1/8 steerer tube, don't get in a hurry and cut it. Try a lot of positions and miles before you decide on the fit.
Marc