Originally Posted by
spinconn
This bike is my most relaxed geometry of all and I got it because my old body could not deal with an aggressive geometry for any more than a few miles. It is more upright than I was used to and is an entry level bike that I figured would be replaced with a better one if it resolved the issue. It worked so well I just kept it and that worked for the last 2 years but now it is not enough.
I want to get even more upright. Well, no, I don't want to, but I need to.
What stem length and angle are currently on your Contend AR4? You can try a stem that is shorter and/or has a more positive angle, which would put you more upright. Consult this stem calculator:
Stem Comparison Tool | yojimg.net.
I have just ordered an endurance bike, and in my research, the recently released Pearson Forge has the highest stack:reach ratio (at least in my size):
Carbon Road Bike | FORGE - Pearson1860