Dolan Seta carbon

I've ridden it a fair bit today and I use the tops where the hoods would be a fair bit, the tape is very tacky so I still have a fair bit to push against, I don't use the drops much in regular riding but like to tuck into them on long downhills.

I'm very comfortable with how it is, will stretch more and try the longer stem some time though.

Fair enough. carry on then.

My neck and shoulders are bulky and stiff. Yet my road bike position is similar to yours, albeit a miniture version. I just ride with my head more down, and glance regularly up. That may not work in London. But its been a real game changer to me. Just removed the last spacer under my stem.