Hi All,
Having done around 1000 miles in the last two weeks on my new steed, found that the standard handlebars cause me pain at the wrists or shoulders depending on how I hold them. I think the issue is that they bend too far back towards the rider from the point where the taper increases at switchgear outwards. I am sure that if the bars were flatter from that point that the angle at my wrist and elbows would be more gentle relieving the stress on the joints.
Can I ask the collective if anyone knows of an alternative bar with a similar end taper to allow both fitment at the clamps and of the switchgear ?
I have not got the kit to safely bend them nor am I sure of the metal properties and how it may respond to "manipulation" shall we say.
Did not notice the problem on two test rides both around 100 miles, so wondered if adjustment at the clamps may resolve it, but to no avail.
Had hoped to take it on a longish tour, but until I can sort this issue it will only be day rides with regular rest for the joints, shame really as this and the poor rear shocker ruin the comfort on a great bike otherwise.
Many thanks guys.
Having done around 1000 miles in the last two weeks on my new steed, found that the standard handlebars cause me pain at the wrists or shoulders depending on how I hold them. I think the issue is that they bend too far back towards the rider from the point where the taper increases at switchgear outwards. I am sure that if the bars were flatter from that point that the angle at my wrist and elbows would be more gentle relieving the stress on the joints.
Can I ask the collective if anyone knows of an alternative bar with a similar end taper to allow both fitment at the clamps and of the switchgear ?
I have not got the kit to safely bend them nor am I sure of the metal properties and how it may respond to "manipulation" shall we say.
Did not notice the problem on two test rides both around 100 miles, so wondered if adjustment at the clamps may resolve it, but to no avail.
Had hoped to take it on a longish tour, but until I can sort this issue it will only be day rides with regular rest for the joints, shame really as this and the poor rear shocker ruin the comfort on a great bike otherwise.
Many thanks guys.