SOS - Is it my saddle, my stem or (shock, horror) my bike?!

[Dubz]

Thanks very much, girls. Some very useful advice there.

Actually, my wrists don't seem to be having the same problems after the past two workouts which were my longest so far (1.5 hours each). I had very little pain during and after my last workout. It might be because my core is definitely stronger and I'm sitting better and I'm also being extra vigilant about changing hand positions regularly. I'm also stretching my wrists before and after the workouts and every day.

I'll definitely get my saddle adjusted anyway. And see how I get on from there. But I think I'll probably need Ergon grips and / or different handlebars because I think the flat bars don't provide enough options to change hand positions.

@Muirenn - The handlebar options you provided are very interesting. Would these handlebars be comfortable for longer cycles (like 100km)? I know it's a matter of personal preference as well. I presume with all the handlebar options that I'd have to get the brakes rewired (not sure if that's the right technical term)? Is that a big job? My bike's a Trek 7.2 FX 2015.

Also, why do moustache bars make you lean forward? I'd have thought that you'd be sitting more upright.

With a hybrid bike, can you actually use the flat bit in the middle of the Jones H-Bar? Would that not be dangerous because you can't steer the bike if your hands are on the flat bar?

Cheers

[Dubz]

Thanks, Muirenn

[Dubz]

Cheers, Muirenn.

I was thinking that if I was to go with the North Road bars, then I would need to get them in black to match my bike. They would look awful in silver.

I saw ones here with a 25.4 mm clamp, but I'd have to order them from Holland:

http://www.dutchbikebits.com/north-road-handlebars

Another alternative, if I wanted something from the UK, would be to go for the On One Mary Bars in black with the 25.4 mm clamp. These are meant to be similar to the North Road bars, but I'm not quite sure what the exact differences are between them.

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/HBOOMA/o...mary-handlebar

What do you think?

[Dubz]

Good info - cheers.