I'm actually fairly serious, even if the fit calc spits out #'s that make me wonder if I'm a freak.

With my current bike's geo specs listed above, I've had to do a few things I'd rather not have:

• Saddle is quite high (and near the end of the seatpost's safe height).
• Short stem (80mm) with a slight rise
• Stem near the top of the fork steer tube

I'd rather have a lower absolute saddle height (with the same leg extension), neutral or slightly negative rise stem, and a less stretched out & more comfortable reach to the hoods.

I've identified three stages of action:

• make small adjustments and read fit theory online
• pay for a professional fit
• have a custom frame made

I'm at the first stage and trying to figure out if the Competitive Cyclist fit calc is unnecessary leading me down the path of thinking a custom frame is the only way to acheive the fit, look, and handling goals I'd like.