Originally Posted by
pangpang77
This is for a beginner road rider getting introduced to the sport who's coming from an upright hybrid. Your slammed stem 6 inch saddle to bar drop would extremely painful for her, and she wouldn't want to ride ever again. Why is the "one-size-fits-all if it ain't a 4 inch drop it's no good" mentality so prevalent? Maybe one day she'll love a 4 inch drop, but not a day-1 thing.
As goofy as it looks, I think you are doing it right. You are smart in valuing comfort over looks. As your wife gets more accustomed to riding and gains some flexibility, she'll be able to ride in a more aggressive position. But then again, if she doesn't ever get mor bent, so what? At least she's riding!