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Old 09-28-2008, 01:14 PM   #26 (permalink)
blackfire_9
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Originally Posted by Sandeep_K_Ram View Post
I disagree. Even my P200 with a slightly prone position was a sore point for touring 500kms. I dont know the position of the 220 relative to the 200 ...but the drawback is that you can't even adjust the handlebar to swing it back in so that you can sit with your back straight. You cannot extrapolate your experience of doing 20km on a highway and extend that same logic onto what might happen over 500km+ but i will also say that some people seem to be able to sit in difficult positions - not ideal positions - for long long durations so for such ppl all this is irrelevant

But On a long tour, is essential to have your wrists, shoulders and back in a relaxed position. Else ....
Hi Sandeep!

Nice explanation you gave there, & it truly helps if one has a bike that provides for a relaxed posture. And I feel that even if one can ride in uncomfortable stances, the person has to pay off by being less energetic, & feeling tired. After all, it's a human body, not a machine.

Take care.

Happy & safe riding,
Prakhar
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