Fat bloke on a bike

[boodajuda]

I'm fat bloke that has reverted to a little fair weather cycling. Haven't done much since passing my driving test 18 years ago.

I have suffered from carpal tunnel syndrome in the past and my wrists hurt the day after cycling.

Someone told me I may need to adjust the height of the handlebars but not sure how to work out where the need to be set height-wise.

Anyone out the able to give some advice? It's a mountain bike style Revolution bike.

Edited by boodajuda on Friday 31st October 08:58

[boodajuda]

Thanks. I'll see if one of the guys in work can come round and help a fat bloke A few are cycle instructors and one completes in races as a senior for British Cycling so must know how to adjust.

My weight has fluctuated between 120-150kg over the years and despite the aches - I feel so much better after riding. Even though it feels like my lungs are bleeding once my breathing has calmed down my ashthma is better too as long as I stick to routes without dirty diesels lol!

Also noticed that since I started my wife is much more careful when overtaking cyclists and I don't tell her off anymore.