Originally Posted by
DaveSSS
Get rid of those horrible bars. Try something like an easton EC-70 with a short reach and shallow drop, without the ramp down angle that lowers the brake hoods.
Measure the height difference between the saddle and the bars. It would be common to be in the 5-10mm or 2-4 inch range. I'm old and still able to handle a 10cm drop.
I sometimes experience pain between the shoulder blades. The solution is neck strengthening exercises. Clasp your hands behind you head, lower your head, then apply pressure with your hands as you move your head up to a vertical position.
Enough people have pointed at the handlebar that I'm willing to change it. Oddly enough I had a chinese flat top one lying around but I was too weary to try it and put it up on ebay ... someone bought it so won't have time to put it on for a try.
Which should I go for? Im shopping used:
EC-70 40 mm c-c
Disadvantage: I've liked the aero/ flat tops
or
EC-70 aero 42 mm c-c
Disadvantage: A bit wider than my current bar I think
or
FSA Wing Pro Compact aero 40 mm c-c
disadvantage: Aluminum/ weight. But at my level not sure this matters at all.