Kent Peterson used to ride very long distances with a flat bar fixed / 
single speed.



On Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 2:28:56 PM UTC-4, Marc Irwin wrote:
>
> I use the Bosco Bars from Rivendell on my touring bike and bike of choice 
> for 100k charity rides.  They not only provide a huge range of hand 
> positions but an even greater range of body postures.  I've never 
> experienced any pain or numbness in my hands since I started using them.
>
> Marc
>
> On Friday, June 2, 2017 at 12:16:50 PM UTC-4, Peter Turskovitch wrote:
>>
>> Hi everybody, 
>>
>> I've heard that this is the place to come for advice about "alternative" 
>> handlebars. Can anybody recommend a bar for long rides? My problem these 
>> days is that I'm pulling a kid trailer and lowering my pace to ride with a 
>> new-to-cycling spouse. These factors have reduced my pressure on the 
>> pedals, so to speak, and left my torso less supported by my core. My hands 
>> are sore! All the same, we're still riding 75 - 100km at a time, so I need 
>> something with multiple positions for the long haul. 
>>
>> Everybody's bodies and needs are different, and what works for one may 
>> not work for another, but I would be very interested in hearing some 
>> perspectives!
>>
>> Peter 
>>
>

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