Originally Posted by
practical
1. Shorten your handlebars. Move the shifters, brakes and grips in so that your hands are as wide as your shoulders. Cut off the excess.
For an average adult, what do you recommend for handlebar length (from tip to tip)?
Originally Posted by
practical
2. Lower your handlebars. This will put you in a slightly more aggressive posture and slightly cut down on wind resistance.
Fine if you want to go faster. Not fine if you want more comfort. Many, if not most, people purchase hybrids
because of the upright position. They aren't looking to race.
Originally Posted by
practical
5. Go with narrower smooth tread tires. Your LSB will probably switch out the wider tires (32 or 35) with 28’s at time of purchase for free. If not, it’s a worthwhile investment. If you never go on dirt roads or trails, then try the 25.
I've read many posts here that say that the speed difference between 35mm tires and 28mm tires is negligible. Most people say that the comfort of a wider tire is well worth the trade.