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willydstyle
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New to drop handlebars: does the hand fatigue get better with time?

I just recently switched from a Trek 7200 to a road bike with drop bars. I have finally figured out a saddle and saddle position that supports my sit bones and doesn't crush my taint, but on rides longer than 25ish minutes my hands start to get quite sore.

I mostly ride in the drops, but compared to a lot of the bikes I see out there I still have a pretty relaxed cockpit. Does this hand soreness go away with practice?

Here's a pic of my current set up for reference. Right now the saddle angle is a bit forward, but that seems to be necessary to prevent soft tissue distress.

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