Numb hands? Pain near the neck? Your bars are too low.

Too low for YOU. Not too low for the 90% of our members who claim that they race their bikes and are super comfy when riding in a time trial position (even when that "time trial" consists of an accountant, a bank clerk, and a nurse, riding to Starbucks).

If you look at the owner's manual that came with a Schwinn Paramount from about 1960 to 1980, Schwinn correctly suggested that you get saddle height dialed in first. Next, Schwinn suggested setting up the bars so that the highest part of the bars is level with the top of the saddle, or an inch or so lower.

Today, the "pretend race boys" with their endless desire to LOOK like a Pro cyclist, attempt to copy Lance's time trial position by riding with their bars three, four, or even five inches lower than the top of the saddle. Looks super racy. But, for most guys, such a position is a pain in the neck. Pro cyclists get a neck and back rub after a long ride. Do you?

Every year, thousands of people buy expensive road bikes that end up covered with cobwebs in the garage. Improper set-up is the reason. Put your bars up so the top of the bars is level with the top of the saddle. You will be able to ride longer, ride far further, and the net result will be a stronger, more fit cyclist.

A "faster" cyclist? Well, unless someone is paying you to race, being comfortable is far more important than being faster.