Q:

Don't like upright position so which bike should I choose?

Hi I used to cycle quite a lot and about 26 years ago bought a men's trek singletrack 970 which I loved. That eventually got stolen, and I haven't ridden for many years, but when I tried out some bikes at the beginning of the year they all felt like I was sitting upright which just felt wrong!
I think times have changed with bikes (and I'm older so maybe not so flexible but hopefully don't have to go to a ladies bike yet!) But I would still like to try that geometry before I give up! Any ideas of brands/models that might recreate that position?

A:

It’s awesome that you’re getting back into riding again. MTB style bikes have gotten a lot more sit-uppy in the years since you last purchased a bike. Their geometry has gotten a lot more slack and the headsets a lot shorter and the wheels are bigger so you tend to sit “in” the bike rather than stretched over the top of the bike. 
This might be an occasion where you should talk to your local bike store to see if an MTB is still what you want or whether a gravel bike which is a modified road bike with fat tyres but still has drop handlebars, might suit you better. It really depends on the terrain you want to ride on. 
A good store might be able to recommend changes like a slightly longer headset to an off the rack bike to stretch you out a bit too. Also some brands tend to be longer in the frame than others.
Good luck with your search.

