Originally Posted by suttonjp

I've read in a couple of these threads that "the cockpit feels a bit cramped." If you've converted a mtb to drop bars, do you find that to be the case? The reason I'm asking is that I have a 1990 Hardrock that I'd like to convert to drops, but the frame is too big. At least, as a mountain bike, it's too big. (It's a 20 frame and I really need a 16 or 17") However...in a rode bike, 20" is the perfect size. So, if I convert to drop bars, will the too large mountain bike frame feel about right as a road/gravel'ish bike? I'm wondering if, instead of feeling cramped I would feel comfortable. Thoughts?