Hi again Dirk. Thanks for the suggestion....it works really well! I made a straight bar 430mm long and bolted it on top and 40mm in front of the main pivot joint. It feels comfortable, as it gives a convenient support for the hands and has virtually stopped the PSI. I think mounting it fore or aft of the joint probably doesn't affect the mechanical leverage, as the important leverage distance appears to be how far lateral to the pivot, the handgrips are placed. THe handlebars are very little use for turning but great to stabilise the trike. Also I was previously worried about crashing if my feet slipped from the pedals, but this gives another means of control. So look out! I'm now cruising!! Cheers Howard