Originally Posted by
Boxkite
Take some of the bar tape off so you can adjust the levers up or down. You will find that rotating/raising/lowering the bars one way or anot will get your hands comfortable enough but then the levers might be in the wrong spot! It's crazy but one adjustment will affect others in many cases. It is fun stuff, though!
Ha! I am sure that (one change impacts other stuff) is true. I really want to learn how to work on my bike and keep it in great shape. So... that’ll happen. Like most stuff where I learn how to do stuff, i am sure I’ll have moments where I goof up/get frustrated. But if I get to the point that I really know how to keep the bike fresh... nice.
I am going on vacation with wife tomorrow (we’re going to walk 115 km) - when we get back in a couple of weeks I am going to have a bunch of time to open up and will start working on my bike. Main goal is to get a bike that I can sit on and ride 2+ hrs with no major issues.