Originally Posted by
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After a few longer rides on the new bike, the back of my upper arms are a little sore. I have
taken the measurements of my old bike, and the new one. The only difference in geometry
I could find worth even mentioning are, wheel axle to wheel axle 1/4 " shorter on new bike,
and the big one, handle bars from ground to top 4'' lower on new bike, I was amazed at how
close the frames are, almost identical. I'm thinking this is because I am leaning more on my
arms than before, and just will take a little getting used to, or should I try and install some
type of vertical risers. I really do not like that look, and if it is only just a matter of getting
accustomed to it, I can just weight. Like when you first start riding and your but hurts. I
just have to mention it again about how close the frames were, even all angles, lengths, and
center of seat post to actual handle bar grips, even with the different stems, seat tube to steering tube, only other one would be obvious, axle height from ground to center 1/2"
but that is due to rim size. Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Richard
You could try bars with a higher rise. A one inch higher bar makes a big difference. A shorter stem would also shift some of your weight back (as long as it didn't mess up other dimensions you want to maintain). The Headshock may use a proprietary stem that is not a standard dimension for the steerer tube. You would have to check that.
As far as getting used to it ... you will to some extent. Usually the younger you are the easier it becomes to adapt to a more agressive posture. As for myself, I go to great lengths to get the bar height and reach just right. I have a short torso and arms so it is really hard to fit "off the rack" bikes for my personal geometry. All beacause I'm too old now to get used to a more agressive posture.
