In the several months that have elapsed since I started this thread I've ridden the bike twice
. First time out was an open 25 that I really didn't enjoy, felt slow and uncomfortable - the reach to the tribars felt too long. After that event I shortened the reach by about 1cm and dropped the height of the bars by 5mm. Then I put the bike back in the garage without riding it. Tonight I rode the club 10 circuit to try and get used to the bike. The reach to the bars felt a lot better, but with that 5mm drop I found it really hard to see where I was going! Front of my helmet obscures my vision unless I really bend my neck back. Sitting here a few hours after getting off the bike the muscles in the back of my neck are still really sore. Any suggestions on what I do next? Options that come to mind are -
1. Get a new helmet for improved forward vision (if I could find one that is)
2. Raise the bars back up and accept a less aero position
3. Do some exercises to strengthen my neck (any ideas)
4. Quit bitching and tough it out. I suppose if I keep riding it I'll get used to it.
Option 4 would be my normal approach and although I'm confident I can keep on doing 10s in this position I prefer longer rides and I'm worried that my neck muscles will fail. It has happened to me before.