Originally Posted by lynrick
Have a very short upright stem on the bike (asked the bike shop to change it not long after i got it) and have tilted the bars up, so much so that I get some odd questions asked as to this positioning.....
I had problems with hands, shoulders and balance until I reported this on this forum.
My bike is a Cannondale R2000 which is NOT known for comfort.
The solution was to raise the drop bars 3 or more inches. Now the bars are about level with the saddle. Next I installed Aero Bars for reduced wind resistance and to get the weight off my hands. This made all the difference in the world. I am now very comfortable and much faster. It is amazing how little weight is now on my saddle.
Most of my weight seems now to be on my legs balanced with my elbows on the Aero Bars.