Arthritic bikers

[Trek420]

Biking makes me happy. It is one of the only exercise activities, other than yoga, that I can still do. I feel free and alive on my bike!

That's what it's all about!!

My LBS taught me "you're faster when you're more comfortable".

Not to bring up the whole debate about raising the bars vs race-fit but in the teeny tiny itsy bitsy picture to the left you'll see my custom road bike.

The Nitto bars are slightly higher than the saddle. That's the design specified for me by the builder, Antonio Mondonico.

If I was a horse they'd shoot me (no horses were harmed in the making of this thread) but I am very comfortable on this bike

OTOH my commute bike is basically a hybrid, comfort bike. It's sturdy and a little heavy. It feels zippy with some really nice wheels.

You can have comfort with speed, or speed with comfort.

And If I got to the point I could not ride an upright bike I know just the recumbent I'd get

Keep moving, keep moving, keep moving.