Congratulations, Mr. S! What a beauty! Looking forward to pics of your actual bike!
IMHO, I would think pinching between the shoulder blades would be bars that are already too wide, thus squeezing those muscles back there together and keeping them tight.... I could be wrong, but I'd think to try narrower first....Can you try another set on a different bike and see how that feels?Originally Posted by Mr. Silver
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03-21-2007, 06:37 PM #1
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03-21-2007, 06:47 PM #2
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lovely new bike, congrats!
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03-21-2007, 07:09 PM #3
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Hmmm....I hadn't considered that. It feels the opposite while I'm riding, but now I'm reconsidering...IMHO, I would think pinching between the shoulder blades would be bars that are already too wide, thus squeezing those muscles back there together and keeping them tight....If you don't grow where you're planted, you'll never BLOOM - Will Rogers
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03-21-2007, 07:24 PM #4
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When I was just starting to ride I kept tensing my shoulders up and when I realized that I had to work diligently on keeping them down and relaxed. I rarely hunch/tense them now, but once in a while i catch myself.
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03-21-2007, 08:39 PM #5
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It's also ery important to make sure that your elbows are slightly flexed at all times. This helps to keep your shoulders from scrunching up and back. it also absorb shock so your wrists, elbows, shoulders etc don't get jarred and sore.
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03-22-2007, 04:27 AM #6
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Congrats on the new bike -- it's such a great feeling, isn't it? I can't see the pic because the site's blocked, but I bet it's wonderful.
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03-22-2007, 08:04 AM #7
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very nice new bike! have fun!!!!
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03-22-2007, 10:08 AM #8
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Very pretty. I wouldn't rush into any changes right away. Check your form first. The change to drop bars can be pretty big too.
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