SIT UPRIGHT DUTCH STYLE BIKE HANDLEBARS WIDE COMFORT LIFESTYLE 70mm RISE 600mm

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You'd think the bike brands would at least try to sell a bike in US that other countries have used for years but guess can't find right marketing name to push. But that cool aero position was putting a lot of weight on my hands, which was a problem for me when I used drop bars. If you are living in one of the larger European cities you have the option of bike rental schemes that rent out decent city bikes.

Fitting different handlebars won't make any real difference, because you already find it hard to reach the flat part of the bars you have, and those will always be the closest part. As a rule, manufacturers rely on a combination of hub shift, brake pedal and fully closed chain case. I did consider bars like what you described, but I went with what has been working for me on the other two bikes. As an alternative to the current brake/shifter configuration you could consider using bar end brake levers and install them on the top of the handlebars so you can easily reach them from a higher up (on the bars) hand position.General Cycling Discussion Have a cycling related question or comment that doesn't fit in one of the other specialty forums? Your stem is also pretty vertical, which means you don't have many options for bringing the bars closer with a shorter stem. In the context of road cycling, people often recommend yoga and core strength exercises to help get you more comfortable in a lower riding position – I assume the same would apply in your case.

I've happy with my new Raleigh Venture and it's comfortable for the short trips I take, but I can see how the flat bar and palm grips might cause or aggravate hand/wrist pain if I ever start riding longer distances or develop arthritis, carpal tunnel etc. After converting the road bike to single speed, I did not need the brifters, so I bought some wide-sweep handlebars and added hand brakes. After a few days of such tours, my wrist usually starts hurting and my neck from "looking up" while biking.I have never been a fan of them flat bars on bikes and have changed out nearly all of my bikes with a more swept back design. The curved handlebars offer a comfortable grip and allow you to ride in a more upright and relaxed position, the saddle is wide and has thick padding. Whether you're going out for the weekend or cycling across continents, bicycletouring is a community of individuals who share this passion. zeeway You gotta find what works for you and go with it Last year at 57, I converted my straight bar bike to drops after a dozen years of hand issues. When riding my touring bike I very often find myself sitting as upright as I can while still holding the handlebar with the tips of my fingers, and I think, "only if this handlebar would curve towards me.

Frame Shape - Traditional Dutch bikes were built with a wave-shaped frame, which dips down in front of the seatpost so that you can step over the bike easily.THESE ARE THE TYPE OF HANDLEBARS THAT PEOPLE LOVE ON THEIR BIKES AS ITS MORE LIKE THE DUTCH HOLLAND TYPE VERY UPRIGHT RIDING POSITION.

There are variations, from the wide flared bars like the Nitto Albatross, to North Roads to porteur handlebars. Fundamentally, it looks like your bike doesn't fit you, and I don't see a lot you can do to make it fit better. And if you're not comfortable even on a ride as short as 5km, I'd say your bike is a long way from fitting you.These bikes have a surprisingly tall frame, which allows the rider an excellent view of the road in front of them. I'm just afraid that on a bike as upright and compact as the Venture, the grip ends would end up positioned somewhere over my knees! I am not 100% what the original poster of this answer meant with his answer so if the picture doesn't match his idea his/her input would be greatly appreciated, please let me know). You could also use older style drop bar brakes and install them on the top end of your bars if there is enough room for them.