How does my bike fit me?

[Triskeliongirl]

If you feel like your weight is pushing your hands onto the bars, try sliding your saddle further back on the rails. If its all the way back, try a more laid back seat post.

Learn how to use a pump and pressure gauage, its not very hard. You need to put air in every couple of days. I agree, at least in the pics your tire pressure looks low, or perhaps you need higher pressure tires.

[papaver]

@ heifzilla: they are called butterfly bars... just google them.

[Heifzilla]

@ heifzilla: they are called butterfly bars... just google them.

Probably can't use a gripshift with those, though?

[Heifzilla]

I wanted to say that I think I have solved my hand numbness issue. I picked up a set of those butterfly bars (and only $15 at the lbs, score!) that papaver recommended, and what a difference. I love these bars! The moment I started riding with them I could feel the difference. My hands are light on the bars, my elbows bent and not poking outwards like they were, and I am not leaning into the bars anywhere the way I was. I had to jury rig the shifters and my ergon grips, and my brake levers are on the outside far side of the bars because they wouldn't fit with my grips and shifters, which is not great. So I ordered some dual shifters so I will have enough room for my shifters, brakes and grips where I want them. Right now the bars kind of look like a hack job, but I'm not going for The Look, I am going for comfort so I will enjoy riding my bike. Once I get the new shifters, that will take care of that. So again, thanks to everyone who came up with suggestions and tips. I really do appreciate it.

[Heifzilla]

Learn how to use a pump and pressure gauage, its not very hard. You need to put air in every couple of days. I agree, at least in the pics your tire pressure looks low, or perhaps you need higher pressure tires.

I know how to use a pump and pressure gauge, DH was just the last person to check them.