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Originally Posted by oik01
You are right actually ... I do tend to hunch over a lot especially on longer rides when I tire out. I try to remind myself to engage my core and maintain a straight back but it's easier said than done. I definitely catch myself hunched over very often ...

Are ther any adjustments on the bike that could help counter that while I work on developing core strength and a better posture? I really want to move up to the 50 miles rides and over but what's preventing me now is neck pain and not stamina 🤦🏻‍♂️
The best thing you can do is concentrate more, on everything. Pilots flying on instruments do a strictly regimented routine of looking at their instruments in a specific order. You might think about that, of course including butt and back. Roll the pelvis forward, flatten the back, relax the neck, hand position, arm bend, foot position, knee motion, pedal smoothness, and oh - check the mirror.

No, I don't see anything amiss, other than I suggest you change out your bars. They're not expensive. I think there's wide agreement on that here. That'll improve hand comfort, which might improve arm comfort, which might improve shoulder comfort, which might . . .They'll also give you more hand positions, which'll come in real handy as you increase time on the bike.
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