Originally Posted by
michaelm101
I'm a difficult fit for two reasons, 1) longer bottom to top ratio half ratio, and 2) car crash neck injuries. Also, I don't like much exposed seatpost.
Not sure what your objection is to this. Unless you have the post above the safe limit, there is nothing wrong with having some seatpost exposed. As
Iride01 said, some have found more exposed seatpost absorbs some shock.
Originally Posted by
michaelm101
When a bike fits in the reach department, the standover makes it feel like a child's bike. When the standover is perfect, I'm reaching for the bars with elbows locked.
My concern with a smaller frame would not be standover height, but stack. You're in a tricky situation of trying to get more upright without also extending your reach. I myself have some spinal issues where as I age, I need to be more upright. You have the double whammy of both your unusual dimensions and having been in an accident. No easy solution.
Originally Posted by
michaelm101
I'm comfortable on all my bikes now, even the drop bars!
Comfortable except for trying to ease road shock?