I ride a 2nd gen Cannondale Synapse Carbon (2016). I would imagine its geometry is quite similar to OP's bike. As far as I can tell, the fitting ranges on modern bikes sufficiently overlap that you can get most positions you want on most bikes. For example, I have a 15cm/6inch drop from the top of the seat to the top of the handlebars, using a -17 degree, 120mm stem. This past week, I got a Strava KOM ahead of 300 across a 7 mile TT, at 17lbs. With my climbing setup, it comes in at 15lbs, which I've used to get Strava KOMs, e.g., on a 1/2 mile segment averaging >13% and a ~5 mile category 2 segment. Tomorrow morning, I'll set off on a 500mile+50,000ft "TT", with a packed weight (minus food+drink) of 24lbs.

As far as I can tell, what you say has no connection to reality.