Originally Posted by
Chuck M
The only way I feel I can lessen the weight on my hands is to raise the stem so that it is easier for my back to support my upper torso weight. I expect the better way to do this would be to strengthen my core, but I am not that disciplined to be honest.
I try to reduce hand pressure by moving my saddle back to make sure my knees are a cm or two behind my pedal spindles. This puts my center of gravity closer to the chainset so I’m supporting my upper body more with my legs than with my hands.
Sometimes I also get a stem which is 1 cm shorter.