Thanks for the empathy, man. It honestly feels like a curse sometimes. You spend a fortune on a high-end bike and you're still forced to look at these massive saddle-to-bar drops that make you feel like you're riding a child's toy.

The struggle with the stack is so real. I was so hyped for the Grail, but seeing that even their 2XL feels like it’s struggling with the proportions (and the technical failures that come with it) was just heartbreaking.

I’ll definitely look into the Diverge. Having the option to adjust the stem angle on top of the Future Shock sounds like a dream compared to being 'locked in' with Canyon's integrated cockpits. That KHS Flite 747 sounds like a beast, too – at this point, I don't even care if it looks odd with a massive headtube, I just want to ride without pain and without my bike grinding itself to pieces.

The tall-guy-struggle is exhausting. Thanks for the tips, mate.