Originally Posted by
spock
People with short torso and long legs would benefit from being seated more to the front with road bikes. Also, if the bike is more of an upright seating type like a hybrid. Basically, it's all about the balance of your upper and lower body in relation to pedals...
Amazingly, that describes me (long legs, short torso) because I always wondered why I ride better with my saddle more forward than lots of my pals... (tho I ride a long and low position, not a sit up and beg upright position)