On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 19:32:25 -0800, cnurbw wrote:

Can someone tell me where on the Net I could buy some new comfort
handlebars for my Marin bike ?


Do you have a regular or a threadless stem? With a threadless you can get
your shop to put a few spacers on and maybe get it up an inch or so
depending on how short the steerer tube's cut. With a threaded stem,
you're in luck, just raise or replace the stem with one that goes higher.

As far as handlebars go, I don't think anything's better for a "comfort"
bike than the time tested "North Road" bend--like you see on old three
speeds, but you can get it now in nice aluminum.

example:

http://harriscyclery.net/site/itemdetails.cfm?ID=411

BTW, leaning forward's not a bad thing, it lets you use your muscles a
little more efficiently. Do make sure you have your saddle set to a
correct height, and remember, the harder you pedal, the less weight both
your butt and hands have to bear *grin*

Also think about some cushier grips. I LOVE the Tom Ritchey True Grips, I
think that they're the best grips for both "comfort" bikes and even
serious racy mtbs:

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...egory_ID=5251#

They're smooth, fairly large diameter, hexagonal (I think, didn't count
the planes ) and very durable.