Hi Guys,

I got a fit today from someone I trust. However, as he no longer owns his shop (he does things outside the bike shop world now), I'm on my own for sourcing parts.

Currently I have a Madone 5.2 with a 90MM stem, and a 42CM Bontrager Race VR-C handlebar (compact Handle bar, 125mm drop, 85mm reach).

Basically, the break hoods are too far from me, causing "the curve" in my back that causes upper back / neck pain. Also, the drops are also a little far from me for comfort. However, the stem itself is right for me as the flats are wear they should be.

Based on the above, I've been recommended to look at FSA's products, but I see their compact specs are 125mm drop, 80mm reach. Not sure if this reach means the drops are further away than my Bontrager, or closer to me.

The goal is to get a handle bar that allows the breakhoods to be closer to me, and to allow the drops to be closer to me so that I am not stretched out as much. I need everything to be about 1.5cm closer.

One thing I noticed on FSA's site: Note that the ends flare outward. This means that the measurement at the bends will be considerably shorter than the bar’s actual measurement.

That being said, everything else has been dialed in correctly, saddle tilt / and fore/aft adjusted, and shims for cleats and shoes provided. Once I obtain the proper handle bar, he will finish the fit and final adjustments.

Advice please