Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,784
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From: Prague, Czech Republic
Bikes: Time ADH01, Merlin Extra Light, Orbea Orca, Ritchey Outback,Tomac Revolver Mountain Bike, Cannondale Crit 3.0 now used for time trials.
Sounds like you need a sportive frame and setup until you become more comfortable with being more extended and lower. You can try using a stem with more upward angle degree positioning and see how that feels. Try an inexpensive one first. If it works for you, then you could replace with a nicer one, or simply leave it alone.