Shoulder width vs. bar width

[7rider]

I had my chiropractor show me my A/C joint today. She measured it for me: 41 cm. I'm pretty broad shouldered (In fact, my surname in Italian is said to mean "broad shoulders" so I guess I am true to my name!).

My bars are Easton EC70 wings with a 85 mm reach and a 145 mm drop (for my 42). Compare that to the Salsa Pocos with a 70 reach and a 140 drop (for the 38's). What does that get me??? Confused!!

It seems like my handlebars are fine for me. Maybe it is computer time after all that's my problem.

[velogirl]

Regina, at 41cm you should be just fine on a 42cm bar. You mention your symptoms are on one side only? Just curious, but which side? And are you left-handed or right-handed? And do you mouse a lot?

Lorri

[7rider]

Regina, at 41cm you should be just fine on a 42cm bar. You mention your symptoms are on one side only? Just curious, but which side? And are you left-handed or right-handed? And do you mouse a lot?

Lorri

As my brother would say...."I'll give you 3 guesses. The first 2 don't count."

Predictably, I'm right-handed, and my pain is in my right traps/shoulder/elbow/wrist. I use a mouse a fair amount - at work and again at home (cruising *ahem* TE forums, among the other time sinks).

I suspect my issue is multi-faceted. Mouse + bike + ? = ouch. I do add bike to that, as the pain caused by riding is undeniable. But it may be secondary to what actually started it.

I've replaced my home p.c. mouse with a trackball and have asked my boss to do the same for me at work (but we're under a CR now, so who knows if they'll fork up the $$ for one at this point). Once I get the irritation and inflammation under control, I think I should be all set.