Aching Back
Lifeboy123
Posts: 213
What is the main cause of a bad back when riding long distances ? Did the GNBR on sunday which is the longest distance I have rode (60mile) was averaging 17mph after a late start stuck behind traffic but after 3 hours in the saddle my back was aching together with my right shoulder.
Is it simply a case of being new to the sport ( 150 miles to date) or are the handlebars too low ( back) and narrow ( shoulder) If so i guess I can live with the aching shoulder for now on longer runs but what should be the correct height for the front bar in relation to the saddle height which seems about right? I am 5'8 height and my bike frame size is 53.5cm
Is it simply a case of being new to the sport ( 150 miles to date) or are the handlebars too low ( back) and narrow ( shoulder) If so i guess I can live with the aching shoulder for now on longer runs but what should be the correct height for the front bar in relation to the saddle height which seems about right? I am 5'8 height and my bike frame size is 53.5cm
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too many potential causes, get a decent local bike shop to have a look at your fit on the bike and offer some suggetions.
Or get some photos and post them up here.0 -
Could be core strength, i used to get lower back ache and don't now, i got around it by doing loads of sit ups....winter beast: http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr34 ... uff016.jpg
Summer beast; http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr34 ... uff015.jpg0 -
A bike fit is ideal - but you can experiment yourself. A low saddle doesn't help back pain - higher it up a touch for starters0
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..i tweaked little bits at a time - saddle height, angle, position, bars rotation...soon found the best - cleat position also.
but overall bike shop would be best bet to have a look0
