Originally Posted by royalflash
I couldnt stand it any more - the drop bars had to go from my new Lemond Alpe d´Huez (bought in November). . . .
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There is no going back now as the STI´s are up on ebay (though they have only got to 5 euros yet with about 3 days to go)
what do you guys think of this set up -any suggestions for improvements?
I hate to mention this, but did you try raising your handlebars and/or shortening your stem extension? Either of these helps to raise you to a more upright position, thus putting more weight on your butt rather than on your hands. From your description of your troubles in this:
Originally Posted by royalflash
I never really felt that I had way more hand positions. I could either have my hands on the hoods (where I couldnt exert enough pressure on the brake lever for my liking) or in the drops and any other hand positions were just minor variations on these themes.
It sounds like the reach for you was too much? Or am I misreading this?