Quote Originally Posted by li10up View Post
Ok, this is another clue that my bike in some ways is too big for me. When I'm in the drops I can't reach the break levers very well.

Not that I mind...

But you should mind. This is going to put you in a funny position when you need to grab the brakes; your hand will be in a position that is too open, and therefore tense. You may not need a new bike, as this could be because the throw (the distance between the handlebar and the brake lever), is too long for you. That's what it sounds like anyway. This can possibly be fixed by shims in the brake levers, or new brake levers
It could also be stem length, which is also an easy fix (new stem).
The reason why I say that you should mind is that over time, overextending your reach can cause unnecessary pain in the back, shoulders and forearms. If you have an LBS that you trust, there shouldn't be a problem about asking them for help in adjusting the throw and/or stem length. It's well worth it in the long run.