Originally Posted by
mstateglfr
Is it a sloping or kevel top tube?
6" of seatpost and bars 1/2" under saddle doesnt sound like anything excessivley wonky.
If you are too stretched out, maybe a 53 or 52cm frame? Or maybe some compact handlebars with less reach than your current ones?
I thought you could only shorten the reach with the stem. Are you saying they make bars that shorten your reach? I think 1" would make a world of difference.