Originally Posted by will dehne
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.
Spose I could always turn the bars upsidedown! That'ed get me upright! Thanks for the suggestion but I definately think my body is more suited to a MTB style, (why the youngster who sold me the bike told me down the track that I had a women's body. Don't expect he meant any offense, and lucky I didn't take any......).
Determined to create flatbar racer!