Originally Posted by
HTupolev
Your build might not be an "endurance" fit, but minimizing saddle setback and using a long stem indicates that the
frame itself is fairly slack and short for the build.
For example, my gravel bike, built from an old mountain bike with beach-cruiser-esque geometry:
On my "normal" road bikes I don't ride with my saddle pushed forward on a zero-offset post, but because the frame is so slack, I had to do that to achieve a road-like fit.
Since when was 110mm considered to be a long stem?
You need to consider body proportions with regard to fit and this "endurance geometry".
If you have longer than average legs like I do and obviously "Dr Isotope" does you may well need a tall stack height ("endurance") to get a "race fit".
A "race bike" is not really usable without bulk spacers, flipped up stems etc.