Nice... to get lower you could get a -17 degree stem. Also, don't know how set you are on those bars, but classic shaped bars will allow the levers to sit lower still as well. Those two changes would get you signficantly lower both on tops of the bars and even more so in the hoods than you have now. Personally, I really like having the highest hand position on the top of the bars next to the stem. Then on the hoods (a bit more aggressive) I like to be lower. Then, the lowest of all and most aggressive in the drops, but all accessible and comfortable. What I really don't like is bars tilted up and hoods pointing to the sky, so that your hand position is actually higher on the hoods than it is on the tops of the bars. Conversely, I think it's silly to have such a large saddle to bar drop that you can't even use the drops effectively. Why even have them then. That said, cockpit setup, like saddles is kind of a personal preference thing. Enjoy the new bike.

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My Colnago C59
My Special Colnago EPQ

get your hands on a Specialized adjustable stem for the time being. Heavy and not pretty, but you can dial it from -8 to -16 with the shims. Find an angle that works and then go from there. Have you tried a bar with a larger drop and just use the drops more?

Hey Nathan!
Sorry about the Dogma. Can you tell us what happened exactly? Did it crack at the place where it was repaired?
The C59 is gorgeous. My next bike will definitely be a Colnago.

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My Parlee Z1

Added Ritchey bar/stem integrated combo, matching post.

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-Deacon Doctor Colorado Slim

Very nice C59 !

Welcome back home, and remember the saying:

ogni epoca ha un campione.....

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Hucken The Fard Up !