Originally Posted by
oldbobcat
FOr those with sufficiently long forearms and fingers and handlebars with sufficiently short reach. ...
You missed my "... once you know how much extra you need beyond your fingers (or fingers beyond the handlebar if you need closer bars)." I need about 4" past my fingertips. But once you know that, you can very quickly judge bikes for at least ballpark reach. Obviously you also have to look at the handlebars.