Btw, if someone of same height as me, but lower PBH were to use my bike, I think Albatross bar would work better.
On Tuesday, 13 June 2017 16:04:25 UTC-7, Ash A wrote: > > > In last 1 year I have done several 23 mile one-way commute rides on bikes > with drop bars. After every ride I *minor* pain and discomfort in various > areas of arms, shoulder, neck and upper back. I keep finding ways to raise > the handlebar. I was able to reduce the discomfort by about 50%. I've > done the same ride about a dozen or so times on Appaloosa with Choco-norm > bar ( and much thicker tires). It takes about 5-10 minutes longer, but I > hardly feel any of those issues. Feels like I could keep going for 3 more > hours. I stay on grips (ergon) 70% of the times. Use the corners while > climbing or feel like sprinting for a little while. When Choco-Norm is > mounted upside down (like this > https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1403/7343/products/hb3b-2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1471030606), > > the corners provide amazingly ergonomic position for forearms and wrists. > > Like others mentioned, the right handlebar would largely depend on the > frame design/size and rider's body design (long legs vs long torso, long > arms vs short). The goal would be to keep lower back, shoulders, neck, > elbows and wrists in as a natural position as possible and as relaxed as > possible. This is the key to minimizing biking related wear and tear to > the body (and being able to see the world around and enjoy the ride), IMO. > > > > On Friday, 2 June 2017 09:16:50 UTC-7, Peter Turskovitch wrote: >> >> Hi everybody, >> >> I've heard that this is the place to come for advice about "alternative" >> handlebars. Can anybody recommend a bar for long rides? My problem these >> days is that I'm pulling a kid trailer and lowering my pace to ride with a >> new-to-cycling spouse. These factors have reduced my pressure on the >> pedals, so to speak, and left my torso less supported by my core. My hands >> are sore! All the same, we're still riding 75 - 100km at a time, so I need >> something with multiple positions for the long haul. >> >> Everybody's bodies and needs are different, and what works for one may >> not work for another, but I would be very interested in hearing some >> perspectives! >> >> Peter >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
