aching wrists on a curvy

I find the bent back/bent elbow thing can be equally as uncomfortable over a long distance. When cruising I just want to sit more upright.

I solved the wrist problems by rotating the levers down like someone else said. That way you aren't bending your wrists upwards so much. The SV as I remember is very good because it allows a fair amount of rotation on the levers. Other bikes that I have had since would barely move down at all and as a result I found the bikes unusable due to crippling pain. My old 6R was a nightmare for that.

Building up helps too. The more you do that distance the stronger your wrists get.

Originally Posted by Redfox

Does bending your arms more not result in a painful back? I've been having problems with back pain recently as a result of riding Never had painful wrists tho...

I think its a case of allowing your muscles to get used to it IMHO. My back was in agony when I first started, as were the rest of my muscles. I don't notice it at all now. My wrists do ache a little though, but I think thats just down to my skinny weak wrists anyway.

Grip with your thighs/knees, but also tip your hips forwards (or stick your bum out, same effect) - this will put more effort into maintaining your posture onto your core muscles/stomach.
Also - don't be tempted to curl or hunch over the tank. Bend from teh mid-torso and don't roll your shoulders.
Keeping your shoulders straight and head up will not only take weight off your wrists but help observation and ease your neck.


It may feel weird at first, but once your muscles adjust your should not only find it more comfortable, but the bike may feel more responsive without those aches getting in the way.

guess im just a wimp then

mind must do some more miles on it, and get the muscles built up, oh and dyziowg, i havent got a belly, just two front airbags