Originally Posted by
Caliper
This has always resulted in a fit where I cannot touch the ground from the saddle. Stopping requires moving my butt off the saddle to put a foot down.
...What's the deal, or what am I doing wrong?
Being able to put your foot down while seated isn't a design goal for road bikes. Getting off the seat is the standard way of stopping.
Some people might manage it. A lower bottom bracket might help but you don't want the bb too low either.
Some bikes (such as certain "city" bikes) are designed to be able to put your foot down. These bikes move the crank forward.