Hacks to make your gravel bike super comfy

I suffer from arthritis in my wrists and also have sciatica so the comfier I can make my bike the better. I have spent a few years adding bit by bit and finally I am happy and comfy and ride my bike a lot. Although not sponsored by redshift I do have the redshift cruise control, redshift shock stem and redshift top shelf handlebar they just work for what I need. Also i have double taped my bars and mastered to art of correct tyre pressures.

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[nymronautband]

Pretty nice! I like the ideas with the double bar tape and the second Garmin Mount. Thanks for sharing!

[spongeygit]

spot on, another reason for 'the mother of invention'! I wish you well and your bike looks great... never surrender!
see you on the trails maybe!

[BrianRPaterson]

Spot on!
I have the RedShift TopGrips, and I agree -- they are great!
Didn't like the drop grips though. So I've just gone for a double wrap on the drops, which gives me something wide and comfy to hold onto when I'm in the drops.
Last, but not least, the original RedShift suspension seatpost is brilliant. The two springs are dead easy to adjust and dial-in the ride. It's slightly heavier than the pro, but not enough to notice.

Cheers

[jamesstew]

Such nice Details, you made an hella comfy bike sir

[Chris-hoki]

I highly recommend the Redshift seat post as well. It’s awesome 😎

[havefunandbikestuffOver]

Excellent review. Finally someone who did what I wanted and put tri bars on it. Very good

[sethchapman]

I have been eyeballing those bars, currently run flatbar, and have been wanting to switch to shallow drop, but with a rise and those are perfect. Happy you included your cat at the end, she looks similar to my cat Misty.

[MorganBrown]

Hehe I’m also running a Restrap top tube bag. I like it but wish it was longer

[PhilosoFox]

Looks like a fantastic set-up! I hope, steering-tube internal dampers like in the BMC gravel bikes will find broader adaption soon for even better combined comfort. I also fancy a Rohloff gearing system with the new super quick electronic SternShift by Hans-Hermann Herms for non-electric bikes, just for more comfort in servicing my bike. And what about dropper posts for steep descends? I found my base settings a bit too high up for these and would probably sacrifice the weight gain for added comfort there as well. Riding in front of my saddle instead of on it – like I have seen others do – feels just too insecure for my liking. To prevent sciatic pains I fancy one of these 3D printed saddles to get a perfect fit but refrained so far because of the high costs and doubtful gains. Against arthritic pains, I already switched to a ketogenic diet with personally great success, but bad hand positioning is still going to hurt me from time to time... so thanks for showing such a great build and sharing your insights!

[johnchandler]

Enjoyed! Your bike does look kind cool.. I know all the bits are expensive, but if you had a hobby like golf it would cost you x amount a month just to do it…. And you’re not going to get decent cardio playing golf! Money well spent my friend.. all the best from Lincolnshire!

[chuckhunter]

I use a 4 inch stem extension. My neck loves it. I don't compete so I don't care about being aero.

[aldwinsoutdooradventure]

What shim size did you use in your aerobars? Are those also Redshift aerobars?

[Timberius]

I think carbon bars are better than alu, not transmitting vibrations as much

[lenolenoleno]

I don't get how/why you would specs about 300-400 GBP on comfort upgrades on a bike costing more than 5000 GBP and not bother with a tyre pressure gauge for maybe 15 GBP (or even just being more cognisant using your regular floor pump). Your tyres look way too hard from your squeeze and hard tyres roll slow off-road, not to mention the traction loss.

[anneliesevoelker]

After spending 12 hours a day bike touring for five weeks there is no way to make a seat comfy.

[mmh]

The aero bar is very cool, but I refuse to pay 160€ for a handlebar, Redshift have really gone mad!