Gear/Brake Lever Combo's / Shimano

Hi yes, Have thought about this,
I have a high 'ape factor' ie/ short legs, long torso and arms...
at the moment i have the saddle quite far back on the rails to make the handlebars comfortable, but i still feel quite cramped up on the bars. The saddle could come forwards a bit anyway, but im feeling that even if the brake hoods position is another 100mm infront of where the ends of the flat bars are at the moment - it would be comfy for me...

and even then, ive got some adjustment in the saddle and could go with a shorter stem to compact the cockpit furthur if needs be.

however, im not sure any of that would be necessary, because im 95% sure Giant sell this exact set up with drop bars anyway.

thanks for teh helps

I could'nt find the geometry on the giant site TBH.

You can get short reach drops of around 70mm.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Salsa_Poco_Super_Short_Road_Handlebars/5360029236/

Then move your saddle back to center for 15mm or so. This would only change things by 50mm, which it sounds like you may prefer, anyway.