Handlebar vibration and angle

[xltsport]

Am having trouble with wrist pain that I believe is caused by this. I would like to put heli bars on but that is not economicly possible right now. Any ideas to help alleviate this would be great.

[Hornblower]

Am having trouble with wrist pain that I believe is caused by this. I would like to put heli bars on but that is not economicly possible right now. Any ideas to help alleviate this would be great.

Hope you don't mind...I deleted your duplicate thread .

Now, to respond to your question, HeliBars are your best bet but, as you mentioned, that comes with a pretty high price tag. The less expensive route is risers like MBL (2 models), Kuryakyn, and Rocky's. You may want to spend some time comparing these but there is no guarantee than any of them will alleviate your wrist pain. Things like this are trial-and-error. And BTW, the only solution, of all these choices, to reduce vibration would be HeliBars. For that specific issue, you may want to try foam grip covers.

[flat6bagger]

The grip puppies made a noticeable difference to me.
It was enough of an improvement that I am doing 400-500 mile days with no significant wrist pain.

Doug

[cosborn]

I added an accessory mount bar which apart from giving me a place to mount my GPS and stuff, also made the handle bars more rigid. I initially had the same vibration problem and fitting the bar has virtually eliminated that.

Chris

http://wingstuff.com/products/20071-...?from_search=1

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[Willl]

The ShinGrips made all the differents in the world for my hand pain (I never had any wrist pain)

http://www.shop.shinhopples.com/prod...categoryId=103

Less than $10 and 2 mins. to install
(use compressed air with an air nozzle for install)

[flat6bagger]

I like the accessory mount bar,but refuse to be gouged at that rediculous price for what it is.
I like wing stuff products,but that price is unacceptable to me.

Doug

[DaWadd]

I found on long rides that the handlebar angle was not to my liking so I installed a set of Rockys comfort risers and played with the angle till I found my sweet spot. Also as mentioned the Grip Puppies add an extra degree of comfort for vibrations.

[Fla_rider]

I was thinking out of the box. Grip puppies made a difference for me. If you can't raise the bars now, then what about lowering the seat?

[ths61]

My 2 cents:

• Fork brace reduced a bit of the vibrations for me.
• Grip Puppies, Grab-On or other similar products.
• Rocky risers straightened the grip angle for me (all the way wide and raised the bars) which was more natural to my wrists (Helibars would be better but 7+X the cost).
• Getting rid of a sticky ADV so the fork can absorb the shock versus your wrists.
• Lightening up on your grip on the bars.
• Traxxion front end.
• Glucosamine Chondroitin.

[xltsport]

Thanks for the input. I will have to try some of these. Right now I am wearing a wrist brace it seems to help.