I believe it is a 2016 Bianchi Champione. Could be wrong tho. I sometimes feel a little too much pressure in my shoulders which I think is because the handle bars are a little too low. As far as I can tell, I can’t raise it without buying more parts. I also want a rear rack to carry stuff as I mainly use the bike for commuting to/from work instead of for leisure. I like the bike a lot and I’ve put stickers on it, so I am a little attached. However, I was thinking it might be a better long term investment to get an actual commuter bike that could take an e-bike conversion kit in case my commute to work gets longer(currently 6 miles total). What do y’all think? Am I overthinking it?
by SacBrick
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As far as the pressure in your shoulders, if you’re riding consistently, I would highly recommend a bike fit. Different bike shops or physical therapists offer them, and they are so worth it. They analyse your riding position and help you find how to set up your bars and saddle down to the mm.
Everyone is different and if you can be comfortable on that bike and have it meet all your functional needs, stick with it!
The bike fit idea is a good one.
Quick and cheap option is a riser stem to get the bars higher. You could also get some riser dropbars like the surly truck stop bars, or Soma Condore 2. That’d be a bit more money but not a ton.
Bigger question is what do you need out of a bike. Your road bike is great at going fast but not much else. If you want racks and fenders and a more all-around capable ride you may want to consider a gravel bike or hybrid (depending on what handlebar style you prefer). They’re more suited to the needs of commuting (bigger tires, more comfortable). I wouldn’t sink too much money trying to make this bike do something it’s not designed for.