Originally Posted by
jnbrown
In some cases the manufacturer has a dimensional drawing of the bars, if not you could ask for one.
I use FSA Wingpro (now called Energy) compact bars and find that is not a problem.
I use the same bars actually. I don't know what that bottom dimension is called either.
AFAIK the only way to have more of the bottom (drop) portion directly under you is to rotate the bars forward. Current popular practice is to rotate the bars backward so the ramp to the brake hoods is as level as possible. I have mine rotated a bit more forward so there is more 'drop'. I don't know of any bar that allows you to have it both ways.