Just proves once again that one-size-fits-all (or one-philosophy-fits- all, as in "raise 'd bars!") does not work for everyone.
--Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org On May 13, 2009, at 12:09 PM, RonLau wrote: > > I will suggest you read this blog entry by Dave Moulton > > http://davesbikeblog.squarespace.com/blog/2007/8/17/position-is-all-about-comfort-and-efficiency.html > > My guess is by lowering your bar, you back is flat. Bottom line, if > it does not hurt and give you the performance level you want, it is > good. > > Ron > > On May 12, 10:03 pm, John R Ferguson <jfergu...@medicalwriter.net> > wrote: >> As some of you may remember, I recently built up a Saluki with your >> generous help in selecting components. >> >> I have an on-and-off bad back, and thought it would be a great idea >> to >> raise the handlebars substantially above the level of the seat. >> Didn't >> solve the problem, so I ended up lowering the bars to seat level. >> Magically, my back pain disappeared. >> >> The lesson for me is that high bars aren't a magic solution to back >> problems. I think in my case, the bars when raised were just at the >> right height to put a lot of stress on my back. >> >> In any case, if you're suffering like I was, give it a shot. You >> never >> know. >> >> Raised bars:http://www.flickr.com/photos/36397...@n06/3357251749/ >> Current fit:http://www.flickr.com/photos/36397...@n06/3513513651/ >> >> John Ferguson >> New York, NY > > --Eric campyonly...@me.com www.campyonly.com www.wheelsnorth.org --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
