Handlebar Reach

RYOUNG78
RYOUNG78 Posts: 19
edited June 2008 in Workshop
I am having problems with my Road Bike. I am finding it very difficult to reach the drops on the handlebars. It becomes more uncomfortable the longer I ride. Is this something I will get use to? I do have a bit of a beer belly and wonder if this is part of the problem?Someone has suggested that I need a different seat post to bring me further forward on the bike. and closer to the handlebars. Is this a good idea or perhaps should I be looking for a bike which fits me better?

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  • meagain
    meagain Posts: 2,331
    "a different seat post to bring me further forward on the bike. and closer to the handlebars. Is this a good idea or perhaps should I be looking for a bike which fits me better?"

    Well, a different post will probably place you further forward in relation to the cranks: this may not help hips and knees. Why not first try bringing the bars nearer and upwards in a sort of arc towards you?
    d.j.
    "Cancel my subscription to the resurrection."
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    Road bikes are a bit funny to begin with - the position is a bit stretched ou.

    You can do lots to tweak the bike - but it could be that you need time to adapt. Did you get measured for the bike at a shop at all ?
  • dbb
    dbb Posts: 323
    without knowing the setup of your bike...

    you could try flipping the stem over.
    this will bring the bars just slightly closer to you and it will make them a bit higher. this can make a big difference in comfort.

    wrt to your saddle, you may be able to get some adjustment by sliding the saddle forward a tad on the rails.

    you will find that making small changes can make a big difference on bike setup and feel.

    good luck
    regards,
    dbb

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