Road Bike-Specialized Vita tri

[betagirl]

Hey e1

I don't know much about the Specialized Vita, but I'm under the impression that specialized bikes are of good quality, so I don't think that's it.

I do think going from a hybrid to dropping into aerobars is quite a leap. Perhaps you should do a gradual shift to the road bike position to feel more comfortable. With that being said, did they adjust your bike for you when you bought it? Most shops will have you sit in the trainer and pedal so they can set your seat properly, make sure your handlebar stem isn't too short/long, etc. If they didn't, not a very good LBS in my opinion. You can usually go to most shops and have them do the adjustment for you, and some do it for free.

Most people ride road bikes with their hands on the hoods above the brakes or in the drops. When they sized me, they had me have my hands on the hoods. Also, is your stem pointing up at an angle so your handlebars are higher or is it "flipped" so it's pointing out straight (this makes your handlebars lower). If it's flipped, you could have the LBS turn it over so you're a bit more upright.

I hope it's just a matter of some adjustments so you feel more comfortable But I'd hold off on those aerobars until you're used to riding in a different position from your hybrid.

Good luck.