How to Setup Drop Handlebars completely 2022
How to Setup drop handlebars
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Learn how to setup drop handlebars making sure that when in the drops your wrists are straight. Circulation can be cut off if too much pressure is put on the nerves in the hand if the wrist is bent.
The angle and extension of your road bike handlebars must be set properly to ensure that your upper torso is balanced and comfortable while riding.
Too far to too close bars cause discomfort during and after riding.
Use the correct stem length and angle to ensure that you are not over extended.
Your elbows should have a slight bend and must not be locked. Locked elbows will cause pain form absorbing all the road shock incorrectly.
The bar must be within your natural reach and should not cause you to hyperextend to reach them. Keep the reach of the stem that enables your shoulders to remain relaxed.
Set the saddle to bar drop to allow you to use the drops and all the positions on the top of the bars.
