Quote Originally Posted by nuliajuk View Post
I have a very short torso and arms relative to my height, so the touring bike I already have - much shorter top tube than a LHT - fits me very comfortably on long rides. Plus, it's lighter than a Surly. I tried being "stretched out" years ago on the advice of bike shop employees and just ended up with a very sore neck.
It sounds like you already have a touring bike that works for you, sweet! I am not stretched out at all on the LHT myself, I was just referring to the slacker geometry of a touring bike. Personally I ride a slightly smaller size bike than my inseam and reach might suggest because I require a VERY upright riding position due to neck and hand issues myself.