karmical

you just never can let it go....can you

i actually can't wait til we meet up again so i can swing a leg over that 62....just to see what the mark v feels like.....in clydesdale mode.....

brokenrobot

It's probably a frame geometry / weight distribution thing. I eventually had to scrap the frame I was riding when I had this problem... but anything you can do to get weight off your arms is a good start. Raise your bars a bit, tilt your saddle a degree or two, watch how tightly you grip the bar, and do a LOT of situps to build core strength so your torso offers more support and your arms can work less...

manboy

Ok, here's the easy way to do it.

Get a cheap and comfy bar/stem setup, and when you're actually doing long-distance riding on this thing, pop them in. I'm guessing you have no brakes since it's a keirin frame, right? Then it's easy as hell to trade a stem/bar combo, and you could even put some tape or Sharpie on the stem so you can remember where it goes. A little ugly won't kill you, and it's a hell of a lot cheaper than getting another bike.

When you're impressing your friends or posing for photos, put the drops back on. Again, a very simple procedure, and your bike will be in tip-top racing condition again.

Otherwise, hang the damn thing on your wall and ride something else.

Chronic-type injuries are nothing to treat lightly. I hope you get all fixed up soon.

OneTinSloth

i hadn't thought about the frame geometry thing, but i noticed yesterday that yeah, the frame is WICKED tiny. the seat tube is a good height, but the top tube is pretty short. T_I_P probably doesn't have enough room to stretch out on it...longer stem, moving the seat back a bit...also the seat tube angle is super steep, which would push you forward a bit, putting more pressure on your hands.

get a longer stem, move the seat back 2-3mm, and put some bartape or something on the bars.

sloppy robot

uum.. am i missing somethhing? you are riding a track frame long distance.. this is kinda like driving a sports car and wondering why the couch wont fit in tthe back..ive tried big and small, drops, bullhorns, nothing really matters long distance.. track bike geometry just isnt that good for you., its super fun.. but not great on the long haul.. thats my opinion.. humble as pie

BlastRadius

You and your big frames ... how do you know your frame still isn't too small?

T.I.P. Get the Oury and Keirin grip combo. It's so comfy.

BlastRadius

True, but 8-12 miles a day isn't long distance. The moving the saddle back idea is a good one to try.

polytoxic

Terror, let me know if you go to a specialist, I have the same exact problem. I work as a motorcycle mechanic and I can't even wrench on screws with a screwdriver right now. I have stopped skidding and am relying on skipping alone, but I can't help to tighten up my grip on my right hand while doing it because of my high gear ratio and it hurts.

Terror_in_pink

i'll let you guys know when i do go but it'll be a while because i lag on these sorts of things. Just thought you guys might like to now that while i was nagging about the pain today someone grabbed my arm and squeezed on a pressure point somewhere up top near my elbow (accupressure style) and the pain is somewhat relieved, and this was only for a minute or so...

sloppy robot

man you guys are dedicated.. whats it take to put a brake on? lower the gearing? its less uncool then tendonitis.. if it gets bad enough.. its with you for a long time.. im not sure about life.. but my friend can no longer make music because of it.. and that was his living.. but front brakes are super lame and track bars and drop stemms are really really cool.. annd who needs to fix motorcycles when you prob. justdo it for a hobby and really have vaults of cash...so i guess its a fair trade off

Terror_in_pink

dude, i AM riding a front brake but was planning on ditching it soon.

sloppy robot

i was talking about the otther guy.. who ditched skidding for skippin.. it seemed lightening the grip and applying brakes was not on option.. sorry if i soundded like a jerk.. this conversation is really confusing me though

aadhils

Heck if all else fails just get this....:

https://www.nashbar.com/nashbar_photos/medium/PS-ALB.gif

Terror_in_pink

no offense but that's gross

Terror_in_pink

it's ok.

operator

MMM... profile aerolites....

hella

Maximum Ugly!

jim-bob

Man, that's even too ugly for me.

invisiblah

you could try play with the angle of your drops. i saw a pic of you trackstanding and the angle looks really steep, so you may want to give it at least two seconds of consideration.
just my metric system opinion

harlot

Looks like something evil from the dentist's office.

bikeskatethrash

It sounds like a fashion over function thing to me.

OneTinSloth

i must be the only one who thinks those are just a little bit hot.

HereNT

That can be a bad idea. I killed one side of my last hub skidding up to a stoplight last weekend - it's not fun. I'm considering getting a custom fork built just so I CAN have a front brake again. I don't like coasting towards traffic with no way to stop that doesn't risk fingers... Or chin.

Terror_in_pink

you also have several geared bikes and like riser bars

OneTinSloth

i have two geared bikes, and two track bikes and zero of them have riser bars right now.

SUCKIT!!!