Snap,

Don't know if this will help or not, but I develop a sharp pain in my right elbow when riding my hybrid with riser bars (flat with a bend in the middle). I don't get any pain when riding my road bike with drops. I think it's the braking that does it for me, I probably tend to brace myself by locking the elbow out . Denise's suggestion is a good one I'll try. My hybrid has adjustable front suspension too, which should dampen a little of the vibration off, but still get the pain. The road bike is a completely different position for me, which works.