Road Bike question.

[Beej]

Another thing to keep in mind to keep the hands and wrists happy. Make sure you ride with a little bend in your elbows. You never want to be locked out. Also make sure when your hands are on the hood that your hands are in a nature position. If you have to rotate your wrists down or twist them then the shifters need to be moved in line. This will help with strain on your wrists. A professional bike fit will make all the difference when it comes to comfort on the bike.

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