Pete.M Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 So it seems the only part of my body that hasn't got used to trials yet is my left hand. After every single ride it has this painful twinge that hurts for a good few hours. One thing I noticed when I started was that the bike's bars slope up slightly towards the ends, this puts extra pressure on the outer sides of my hands. I assume it is normal for bars to slope up like this? It feels awkward anyway. I am wondering if anyone here had the same issue when starting out? And are there any ways to help it? Should I try turn my bars round a bit to change the angle slightly? It may go away after another few weeks riding but it could also get worse, just very annoying at the moment. Also, is there an optimal angle to have the bars at or is that completely down to preference? I've been thinking the curve up in the bars should be around the same angle as the forks, if that makes any sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialsIsHard Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 well what bars are they? most bars are a 9/10 degree rise. But it could well be that your hands haven't adapted to it yet.. stick with it and see how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 well what bars are they? most bars are a 9/10 degree rise. But it could well be that your hands haven't adapted to it yet.. stick with it and see how it goes Not sure what bars they are to be honest, just the stock ones on a phase 1.1. I'll have to do just that I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 YOu could try some MTB bars, the RaceFace Diablous (something like that) I used to use were pretty flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 That may be an idea, might do a quick swap with my jump bike's bars. There must be a reason for the slope upwards though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 What part of your hand aches? Some people's wrists ache, and they find if they move the levers into a better position it stops. The angle of the bars affects how your bike feels, particularly if they're riser bars. It might be worth playing with the angle to see if it lets off some strain, possibly leaning them back would help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted July 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 I can feel it when I move my wrist too but the pain is in the hand, like a strained ligament or tendon perhaps. Having to hold the rear brakes so hard is likely to be part of the cause, maybe that is something I will get used to soon. The levers feel like they are in the correct position but I might as well play around with that, and I think I might move the bars back slightly and see if there's a difference. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 The reason for the upwards slope in bars is actually to make them line up better with your arms. Your arms leave your shoulders at an angle, and the bars should replicate that angle for comfort. Try rolling the bars back a bit and see what happens, and try the other bars you have as well - it's all about experimentation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Do you have a brake booster on your rear brake? I recently bought a 1.1 and found that the seat stays flex like hell when you pull the brake. I'm gunna get a booster to stop the flex, hopefully resulting in not having to pull the brake lever so hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted July 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 Yeah I noticed just the other day how much the frame flexes so I've got a booster on order. Should help a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Post it here: Klick me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Isn't that wankers cramp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete.M Posted July 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Isn't that wankers cramp? Wrong hand. Post it here: Klick me Cheers, I think i've sorted this problem now anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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