Originally Posted by
mrjim
I'm no Pro but I think many tend to a smaller frame so they can slam further (relative to the seat position) and as stated by seymour, get a more aero position. To compensate for the shorter reach you get with a smaller frame, I see a lot of longer stems. The one in this pic looks relatively long to me. I may be wrong too though.
no, you are correct, a lot of pros will ride a frame one size smaller but not one that's "to small" and then run a 130-140mm stem.