Scrappy,

I can't tolerate weight on my hands, so after a lot of work with a great fitter all of my bikes have riser mountain bars and trigger shifters. My longest ride so far as been 75 miles and my hands, and the rest of me, was quite happy.

I am not the fastest rider out there having only started riding about 1.5 years ago. My average speed is getting close to 14 mph as I get more fit and put more miles under my belt (depending on conditions of course). Is it the most efficient riding position? Certainly not, especially in the wind, but I can ride all day long without pain and, for me, this is what matters the most.