Getting upright
- Thread starter Ajoten
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bikeworkshop
Senior Retro Guru
A small difference in bar position can radically affect comfort.
(Many people wanting to raise their bars think a foot is the least you should raise them
)Additionally larger tyres reduce shock, softer or ergo grips, padded gloves.
Some glasses wearers crank their heads back because their glasses frames are in the way!
These are just general points about neck pain though and probably not relevant to @Ajoten who possibly needs some more drastic action.
It all helps though.
A small MTB with BMX style handlebars is surprisingly fun. I had a slightly too small Sunn Titanium, and it became a thing of joy when I eventually added BMX bars to it. It is a radical transformation though.
I would not recommend a recumbent if you have steep hills. I have two and they've barely been out of the garage as they are impossible to ride up the hills I ride with no problem on a conventional bike. They were acquired after nostalgic memories of riding one in Cheshire which is, of course, much flatter. If you are in North Wales, you are welcome to pop over and try one.
I would not recommend a recumbent if you have steep hills. I have two and they've barely been out of the garage as they are impossible to ride up the hills I ride with no problem on a conventional bike. They were acquired after nostalgic memories of riding one in Cheshire which is, of course, much flatter. If you are in North Wales, you are welcome to pop over and try one.
ChromeChainstay
Retro Guru
Be a bit difficult since I don't have the frame anymore and the levers are on another bike.
LondonClassic
Retro Guru
What about a Pedersen? Designed from the ground up for the bad of back. I've never ridden one on real hills mind, but on rolling roads I found it a chilled experience.
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non-fixie
Senior Retro Guru
Gazelle offered a semi-race version of their top-of-the-line Champion Mondial during the seventies and eighties. It could be ordered with either drop bars or north road type bars.
Expensive BITD, they can be found for surprisingly little money these days.
Anyway, my preferred format for an upright bike:
Expensive BITD, they can be found for surprisingly little money these days.
Anyway, my preferred format for an upright bike:
bikeworkshop
Senior Retro Guru
Their charm alone will carry you up the steepest gradient
