Originally Posted by onbike 1939
That may be true, but I was commenting on finding a position which allows you to ride comfortably on the hoods and the drops. I would have thought that both top tube length and bar height would have a bearing on reach.
Sorry for the confusion, but I'm talking about reaching the brakes, not top-tube + stem reach! If you raise the hoods relative to the line your forearm draws past the bars, they are tougher to reach. You have to bend your wrist up to reach them. Your index and middle fingers should go straight to the lever if you extend them without bending your wrist.