Originally Posted by
wolfpack95
I was thinking being more upright (smaller frame) with shorter reach would reduce neck angle and pain. Is this correct?
Not necessarily. The smaller frame will require you to raise your seat post, yet your handlebars stay close to the frame. So you will have more drop on a smaller frame, unless you are able to get a lot of spacers under the stem.
I like the idea of going with the larger frame and a shorter length stem. You should be able to make up the difference in top tube length with a shorter stem.