Old 05-22-13 | 06:32 AM
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Bikes: 2012 Cruzbike Sofrider, 2013 Cruzigami Mantis, 2016 Folding CruziTandem

Originally Posted by cutcutpaste99
How would I go about adjusting the handle bars? I believe they're at their maximum height, and don't see a way to get them closer to me.
You can get an adjustable stem like this one (I have two and like them a lot).


If that doesn't give you enough height, you can also add a stem riser like this.


I have longer bar ends on my comfort bike (like these) that I have wrapped so they're quite comfortable. I have mine horizontal and used to sometimes lie on them. And it sounds crazy, but I found that clip-on aerobars were very comfortable (as my elbows could handle the weight quite well where as my wrists just didn't like it).

I did also have thick gel gloves that helped (but make sure you remember to change your hand position frequently). I personally found that being almost upright, my issues largely went away. I just didn't really like being that upright when riding (I now ride a 'bent).

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Charles
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