Originally Posted by bkaapcke
Tom, riding a LWB bent (Sun EZ Sport) raised hell with the tendons in my fingers and forearms. The problem was I had to extend my arms to reach the H-bars. The stock ones were too short. I had some new bars made which are 4 1/2 inches longer than Suns bars. This allowed my upper arms to be vertical while riding, which solved the problem.
Another question about this off-topic subject. Did you have this problem while riding with the seatback adjusted to vertical or near-vertical? I've heard of people having some problems getting the handlebars right when they are riding in a reclined position. But the Sun bents aren't designed to be ridden with the seatbacks down.
I suspect my situation could be a bit different given my short legs too. My shoulders will be 3.5"-4" closer to the handlebars than someone with an inseam of 32". Also since my upper torso is longer than normal for my legs, this may also help.
I only wish I could start finding out for myself. My trail is buried under more than a foot of sloppy, wet snow.
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Last edited by Tom Bombadil; 03-01-07 at 10:30 PM.