Originally Posted by
Lenkearney
I am 5'8" and 210 lbs, I have had a professional bike fit. I struggle with too much pressure on my hands - I spoke to the mechanic - his only suggestions was I do more core exercises. I exercise regularly and am a little top heavy.
Then you have a professional fit, it's just not a good one. Too much hand pressure could be saddle tilted forward, saddle too far back, bars too high, bars rotated too far back (if they are drop bars,) among other things. If the shop tells you the fit is your problem, either go to another fitter, or take matters into your own hands. I've never had a professional fit, and gotten to where I am through pure trial and error. It's not that difficult. Just takes time.