In response to the email below, read what Marcus had to say.
Hello, I've just discovered your bikes! The Race Won, has quite different geometry compared to other road bikes. Actually, it is like a time trial bike with a 76° seat angle and 72° head-angle. What is the reason behind these numbers?
Hi, Well spotted. You're exactly right about the seat tube angle and it's been done for all the same reasons it works on a TT bike: allows you to open the hip angle while maintaining a nice low aero position. I'm getting on a bit, but still like to race and ride fast. I find I've got to have the bars set 20-30mm higher if I ride a more conventional bike, although you must remember all that really changes is the fore/aft seat position, which can be adjusted to an extent on the seat rails, (1-deg = about 12mm). Not sure what the down side is meant to be, but I haven't found one and as the UCI put a limit on how far forward the seat can be makes me think it must be a good thing!