I'm looking to shorten my reach as I feel a little stretched out on the hoods. I like where the tops of my bar's are so would a shorter reach bar bring the hoods in a little closer

A shorter stem would be a cheaper and easier alternative than a short reach bar which will be a more expensive and more difficult conversion. However to bring the hood position right back to where the top position is a LONG way so you should consider the bike size and fit overall.

Anthony

Thanks for the reply, but to clarify I don't want to move the hoods to where the top of the bars are. I'm fine where the tops are I just want to move the hoods in some. If I went to a shorter stem the tops would be moved also.

Maybe suggest a trip to your LBS and see what drop bars they have to offer, or can order in. There are a lot of different types and you are sure to find one that will fit you better.
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Any info on what bars you have now?

Depending on what your bike has, it may well be possible to install shorter-reach bars to bring the brake levers in. But remember that the whole point of having drop bars is that not all of the contact points are in the same place. Do you use the drops/hooks position at all? If not, it's possible that the bars are just too low, and bringing them up while maintaining the same amount of stem extension would help make all positions more usable, encouraging you to switch around more while riding. The tops position is more for those casual moments when you want to sit up a little, it shouldn't be the favored position.

I have a Giant Defy and the bars are Giant branded ones, 135mm drop and 90mm reach. I usually only ride in the drops during descents, my flexibility isn't where it needs to be yet (I'm working on it). I'm considering the 3T Ergonova.

Bet that'll help a lot -- 1/2" less reach and drop.

Once you have those installed, I'd recommend trying to do more and more riding in the drops. It really helped me with my flexibility.

I looked up the reach and drop on the Defy bars after test riding one a couple of years back.
Hmmn.

Anyway, if the 3T aren't quite there, you could perhaps look into 125mm drop / 70mm reach bars.
e.g. Shimano pro plt compact, Dimension flat top, Planet X Strada, Cinelli Neos carbon.