Well here we go again, another thread started by someone who sees fit to tell others how they should be riding THEIR bikes. I am not a performance oriented rider and I ride my bike with a setup that is the most comfortable for me to ride. I have no back issues and the bike was fitted fine, with the stem in the raised position. I have tried it in the more aero position, and while it was faster, and looked sexier, it was not as comfortable as it is the way I have it now. When you pay for my bike, perhaps then you may tell me how to ride it. Not everyone is out to improve their riding or performance. Some poeple (like myself) just enjoy riding a nice bike, but would ride anyway if they didn't ride a nice bike.

This would be a prime time to say "just shut up and ride YOUR bike." I will ride mine the way I like.

Sorry to sound so cranky...the 4 consecutive days of 25+mph winds, after a weekend of calm winds and temps in the 70s here in central New Jersey have gotten under my skin.

Cheers,

Brian