sore neck
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sirdjango
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i usually get a sore neck if i ride more than 2 hours. is this because my body position is wrong. would changing to a shorter stem help? currently my stem is 100mm. should i change to 90mm?
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Try relaxing your shoulders.0
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Your shoes are too tight.My pen won't write on the screen0
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You could try flipping the stem first to raise it a little (assuming its in the 'low' position)...and loosen your shoesMake mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..0
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I'd go with dmclite. First try relaxing your sholders, but make sure you hold them back. I found this makes a difference on longer rides.
Go for a bike fitting - I had a shorter stem installed after a bike fitting, because I have a shorter torso for the length of my legs. I found the shorter stem a lot more comfortable.
Also bear in mind that you may fit a shorter stem makes the steering a little more 'titchy'. I did, but got used to it very quickly.skinny as0 -
Might sound unconnected, but are you eating and drinking enough on longer rides? Running low on blood sugar can give you a sore neck if your muscles are no longer supporting you spine properly. Does the sore neck usually coincide with a feeling of being very tired? 2 hours is about the amount of time it takes to run out of energy if you don't eat.0
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ok lads thanks for the replies... i will try each suggestions that has been posted...ride like the wind... with the wind... to the wind...0