Hi, all
I just bought a Surly LHT and have found that the handlebar diameter is small enough to cause pain in my hands (on every bar position). I'm convinced that it's the diameter because my other bike (Cannondale) has thicker bars and I have no issues with it. I just measured both bars: the LHT's bars are around 4" (10.16cm) and the other bike is 5" (12.7cm) Both bars are wrapped and on the bikes.
The obvious suggestion would be to get the same handlebars that are on the Cannondale and put them on the LHT, but the length of those bars are a little shorter than I'd like.
I'm absolutely non versed in this sort of thing...I've never really thought about handlebars before. What bars should I consider (obviously, ones that will fit the bike)...or is there something (pads, more tape) I could put on the LHT to make it thicker?
I guess what I'm asking is - if you had this same problem, what would you do to fix it?
Thanks in advance!