Originally Posted by
BlazingPedals
a bent isn't an upright.
True dat. I ride way more conservatively on the bent. Consequently, I don't get to maximize the speed potential of the bent on my commute, and it isn't much faster than on my upright. But it is more comfortable, and is the OP has neck problems that should be the main thing.
Originally Posted by
BlazingPedals
You're probably not going to regain those rocket starts.
I find that I outpace most uprights from the lights. But it could be I'm just a stronger rider than most
Originally Posted by
BlazingPedals
The wobbles will go away, start-ups will get better, and the speed will come up.
+1. Riding a bent becomes second nature after a while, just like an upright. After riding bents since 2003, owning 3 bents, and riding many 1000s of miles, I feel equally comfortable on upright or bent. So hang in there - you'll get there. If the bent works for your neck pain, then it's worth sticking with it. On the other hand, if you can live with the discomfort on your upright then that's fine too.