Originally Posted by
acidfast7
This sounds more like a frame geometry issue ... meaning it sounds like you need a different geometry and that you're attempting to compensate for this with drop bars. why do you think that the issue is in the hand position and radiating to the shoulders, versus being in the shoulder and radiating to the hands?
My problems are alleviated by switching hand positions fairly regularly, regardless of fit or handlebar style. Drop bars simply offer the most hand positions of any bar. I am perfectly comfortable on bullhorn and trekking style bars as well. I do not experience any bike fit issues.
Edit: I should also add that on any bike with any style of bars, if I restrain myself to any one hand position for an extended period, these problems arise again. It's a pretty clear cause-and-effect relationship.