How does my bike fit me?

[Heifzilla]

He's been ogling my handlebars that I just put on because they're really comfortable and ergonomic, but fully admits that he would never ever pay that much for handlebars.

What type of handlebars did you get?

[Cataboo]

What type of handlebars did you get?

They're drop bars for my road bike, but they're these:

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/135...-Handlebar.htm

[Heifzilla]

They're drop bars for my road bike, but they're these:

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/135...-Handlebar.htm

Niiiice! I've seen those type when looking online and think they are really cool looking. I bet they feel like silk to the touch or something, too. Very nice

[Cataboo]

They've got comfortable positions for my wrists.... And they look sleek

I can't say that I've really researched flat bars - I'm really not on my flat bar bikes long enough to notice a lot of wrists problems with them, but I've heard a lot of good things about the ergon bar trips.

If you think vibrations are contributing to your wrist issues - you can maybe look at getting some of the specialized flat bars that have the "zertz" inserts, they're supposed to dampen vibrations. I have 'em on my commuter... no idea whether they're doing anything. but they don't sell for all that much when they appear on ebay. (but I think they're oversized, so you might have a problem with your quill stem)

You can also get bar end plugs that are supposed to kill vibrations.

[papaver]

I have this type of bike:



Those handlebars are really great. Especially when you're having wrist or neckpains...

[tantrumbean]

I'm not a fitting expert, but you look VERY upright, even considering the type of bike. If it was me, I would be experimenting with putting on a stem with less rise and - if it was about the same length as your current one, having less of an angle would lower your handlebars and make your reach longer, which should put you in a better position overall....just my two-pennies-worth...

Also, just noticed your tyres look a bit flat - do you pump them up to the pressure given on the sidewall? It makes riding so much easier and more efficient...

[Grog]

I was thinking about this thread as I cycled to work this morning on my hybrid. I looked at my wrists: they were in straight line with my arms and hands, not bent at all.

I think anything else would be quite painful...

[Heifzilla]

I have this type of bike:



Those handlebars are really great. Especially when you're having wrist or neckpains...

What type of bars are those?

tantrum: DH says my tires are at the pressure they are supposed to be. I will check again, though.

I tweaked my grips so that my wrists are straight when I ride but I still feel like I am leaning on them too much. So I made conscious efforts to not lean on them so much and I realized how weak my core is. It's pretty hard for me to hold myself up like that without leaning forward a lot. So I need to start working on that. I brought my seat up juuuuust a tiny bit (maybe 1/4", if that) because when my leg was at full extension I was pushing hard into the pedals. That seemed to help, too. I also very consciously brought my elbows in and down (instead of elbows locked and pointed outwards) and relaxed my shoulders. This also helped to show me how weak my core is because I could only do it for a few minutes at a time before I had to lean into the handlebars again.

So, I think I have some good ideas now where my issues lie. You have all been very helpful.

Now if the weather would cooperate. I'm sick of rainy, chilly days! Spring is coming so late this year