A large part of my major project investigated what makes a cyclist uncomfortable on a bike. For the most part, incorrect bike fit was to blame. This is being handled beautifully by such systems as the Specialized BG Fit. A cause of discomfort that remains however is the vibration experienced while riding over different road surfaces. Low frequency, high magnitude disturbances are dealt with by suspension systems, yet for higher frequency, low magnitude vibrations such as experienced while cycling on the road. By large, Specialized are the only manufacture tackling this phenomenon and perhaps more importantly, bring solutions, to market with such products as the Specialized Roubaix.
Through research however I have discovered that vibration is felt with higher intensity at the hands. Part of the reason for this is the nature of tactile receptors of the skin that makes up the hand, being much more sensitive to a specific range of frequency and magnitude.
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