Position 1 on the time trial bike. That's obvious. Position 2 on my road bikes. Position 3 for my MTB and cross/gravel bikes.

I recently sold a few bikes at my LBS to help finance a new Pinarello Dyodo. When it came in, I had him match the geometry to my old Pinarello FP6, on which I had a Specialized Pro Body Fit, (or whatever they call it these days). The dealer couldn't believe the seat to bar drop. He said it was one of the most aggressive drops he has seen. More surprising because I'm an "old guy". He insisted that I ride around the parking lot a few times so he could observe me while riding.

Maybe my arms are just longer than average. I don't know. All I know is that ever since getting that Pro Fit, I have no more pain ANYWHERE when riding. Doesn't matter the distance, long or short. Nobody messes with that FP6 now and every bike I get has its geometry matched to it.

I recently turned 69 years young. No stretching or core specific exercises, however I realize that I need to do some of that. Especially the stretching.