Arm Ache

benneally
benneally Posts: 973
edited March 2010 in The bottom bracket
Hi guys,

recently on my road bike I have been getting really bad aching in my arms after/during really hard efforts. Its really hard to support yourself on the bike, and very painful. I was just wondering if anyone else has suffered this, and if so, what to do about it? I dont think I am overstretched..

Thanks,

Ben.
Scott Spark 30 Boardman Road Comp Fixie Mud Aero Rims

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    You will get used to this, I had it and it was just getting used to the different positions. plus your arm do get some working out, pulling when climbing and controlling when descending.
  • benneally
    benneally Posts: 973
    Yeah but im a mountain biker at heart, and my arms are strong/fit...its really wierd. Its when im really putting the power down for sustained efforts and my arms hardly move, it just feels like the blood is dragging through them and making them ache? Its mainly the bicep, but also a bit of the back of the arm...
    Scott Spark 30 Boardman Road Comp Fixie Mud Aero Rims
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    You are probably tensing up, especially if you are pushing hard, how long has this been happening ?
  • benneally
    benneally Posts: 973
    Since i've been riding road..
    Scott Spark 30 Boardman Road Comp Fixie Mud Aero Rims
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    benneally wrote:
    Since i've been riding road..

    Jesus wept, and how long would that be ?
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    I get it sometimes when I'm trying to power over smaller hills. I've worked out that I'm gripping the bars too tightly and pulling on them too much. I'm now trying hard to maintain a more relaxed grip while still applying power, and it's much better.
  • pintoo
    pintoo Posts: 145
    What type of ache is it? Muscle or joint?

    Try adjusting the saddle to get a more comfy ride. I found that moving closer to the bars helped a little in terms of addressing my "tennis elbow." Most of it was caused by vibrations, though.
  • iain_j
    iain_j Posts: 1,941
    Is your saddle level? If it's tilted forwards (nose down) it could be throwing your weight onto your arms.

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