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Originally Posted by lyle.coop
One idea to increase the handlebar stack height is to get a lower stack height stem. But my current stem has a stack height of 40mm. And the lowest stack height stem I've been able to find is a thomson x2. 35mm. That doesn't give me a lot of adjustment options.

Another option is a stem with a lower stem angle. Or an adjustable angle stem.

@79pmooney - I could roll the handlebars back a little bit. That might alleviate the upper body weight pressure on the hoods.

I'll get a pair of padded gloves.

Thanks
Rolling the bars back is exactly what doesn't work for me. That cocks my wrist back. Guaranteed issues for me. If I want less weight on my hands, I have to raise the entire bar with spacers or a higher rise stem.
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