Has anyone cut the steerer tube to fit a more reclined position? That's what I just did.
I have recently set the seat to its most reclined and found that the bar is too "high" for this position, so I cut 70mm off the steerer tube.
Huh! I like an upright position and wish my steerer tube was a bit longer! Maybe you could send me your extra piece and I'll tape it on or something... ;-)
My seat is in the next to lowest reclined position and I'm a very average 5'9" tall. My thighs only clear the underside of the handlebars by 1.5-2cm, so I contemplated having a longer steerer tube, to make room for a trigger shifter, which I prefer.
...My thighs only clear the underside of the handlebars by 1.5-2cm, so I contemplated having a longer steerer tube, to make room for a trigger shifter, which I prefer.
Or you could loose some circumference in your thighs. Once you have rubber chicken legs (like me) you will no doubt have enough room for trigger shifters.
You can get your seat lower on the bike if you reverse the seat mounting plate 180 degrees. It fits either way. It'll be a bit more nose up, but workable. Not only does it move it down, but back a little as well. Then your cranks can be a little higher.
. Good choice. 
