Brake lever placement on drop bars - advice needed
04-15-22, 02:33 PM
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Hello there friends!
I got another ride in and kept moving the brakes up the bars until I found a happy spot and I can say that with them in their current location, it really changes the ride. The shifters are perfectly situation for thumb action, braking is easy and it helps some with the wrist/shoulder pains further in the ride.
I'm sure I'm on too small of a bike now, it's almost assuredly a medium frame and I'm historically a large frame rider. I will, however ride it until it dies and just try to make some adjustments to lessen the impact.
Thank you all for all the help, it was a game-changer!
I got another ride in and kept moving the brakes up the bars until I found a happy spot and I can say that with them in their current location, it really changes the ride. The shifters are perfectly situation for thumb action, braking is easy and it helps some with the wrist/shoulder pains further in the ride.
I'm sure I'm on too small of a bike now, it's almost assuredly a medium frame and I'm historically a large frame rider. I will, however ride it until it dies and just try to make some adjustments to lessen the impact.
Thank you all for all the help, it was a game-changer!
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04-15-22, 06:35 PM
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From the looks of your seat height, I would say if anything this frame is more towards the large size for you. If you feel cramped then you would be better off extending handlebar stem length and height. We don't know if you like a low seat position or not but if not then consider my suggestion if you're not comfortable.
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04-15-22, 06:46 PM
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From the looks of your seat height, I would say if anything this frame is more towards the large size for you. If you feel cramped then you would be better off extending handlebar stem length and height. We don't know if you like a low seat position or not but if not then consider my suggestion if you're not comfortable.
04-15-22, 06:52 PM
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I'll just say that the seat position is kind of the main point of the bike where all other adjustments are based on. If a (proper) higher seat causes you to have to lift your head up, then you need to raise the stem and maybe even use a shorter stem which in your case will give you a much more comfortable and upright position. Too low a seat can cause knee strains in the long run. Just a suggestion.
