Could my bike geometry and frame size explain my back a d neck pain?

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Size - 54cm. I am 6'2

Just to note, I only experience pain with rides over 3 hrs which I frequently do. Most of my rides are under 2 hrs.

My neck pain I experience when I'm riding on the drops for too long

My back pain is just generally transpires due to duration on the bike - 2hrs+

sniper68

Bike is probably too small.
I ride a 53cm at 5'6"
Both of my regular riding buds are 5'10" and both ride 54cms.

imposter2.0

Levelling the saddle would be a priority for me and might help with the neck pain and back pain. General principle suggests that 54cm will be too small for someone of your height, but without seeing you on the bike, it's not really possible to say whether it is too big for you or not.

dowtcha

Both of my bikes are 54 and I am 5'9" with a inseam of 32". Where did you get the bike from?

LeeDa

As per my post to your other post I'd say move saddle back by quite a bit. This will mean your seatpost can move down quite a bit too which will reduce the saddle to bar drop - that is likely to be the source of your neck pain.

imposter2.0

LeeDa wrote:

As per my post to your other post I'd say move saddle back by quite a bit. This will mean your seatpost can move down quite a bit too which will reduce the saddle to bar drop - that is likely to be the source of your neck pain.

Pretty sure that's not how it works.

LeeDa

Imposter wrote:

LeeDa wrote:

As per my post to your other post I'd say move saddle back by quite a bit. This will mean your seatpost can move down quite a bit too which will reduce the saddle to bar drop - that is likely to be the source of your neck pain.

Pretty sure that's not how it works.

Saddle set back affects seat height. If seat is lower then saddle to bar drop is reduced hence not having to crane the neck as much at least if saddle nose to bar is kept constant so the reach is not increased. However this all isn't ideal but we're talking about getting a too small frame to fit as best it can rather than perfect position.

imposter2.0

LeeDa wrote:

Imposter wrote:

LeeDa wrote:

As per my post to your other post I'd say move saddle back by quite a bit. This will mean your seatpost can move down quite a bit too which will reduce the saddle to bar drop - that is likely to be the source of your neck pain.

Pretty sure that's not how it works.

Saddle set back affects seat height. If seat is lower then saddle to bar drop is reduced hence not having to crane the neck as much at least if saddle nose to bar is kept constant so the reach is not increased. However this all isn't ideal but we're talking about getting a too small frame to fit as best it can rather than perfect position.

But adjusting saddle position/height in order to cure a reach problem is a very bad idea.

buckmulligan

You guys are all missing the elephant in the room here.

He's got a Zipp 404 Firecrest on a Carrera Zelos; something doesn't add up!

Ben6899

BuckMulligan wrote:

You guys are all missing the elephant in the room here.

He's got a Zipp 404 Firecrest on a Carrera Zelos; something doesn't add up!

Oh we're not missing it. It is just been given the standard elephant treatment.

Garmin Vectors as well

By the way, OP. Don't adjust saddle setback or height to fix a reach issue.

imposter2.0

BuckMulligan wrote:

You guys are all missing the elephant in the room here.

He's got a Zipp 404 Firecrest on a Carrera Zelos; something doesn't add up!

Saw that. My mind cannot process it, so I'm having to ignore it.

drlodge

Agree with most of whats been said, I ride a "54" and am about 5' 8" in height, so this bike seems too small.

The overall fit of the bike seems horrid, I would start from scratch and put saddle and bars in the "neutral" position - slide the saddle back so its in the middle of the rails and level it out. Adjust the saddle height and start from there. By moving the saddle back that will move your CofG back and mean less pressure on your hands/arms.

zefs

Also, what is your weight and how much psi are you using? I was using 100 psi and was also getting neck pain but now I use around 70 (I am 65kg) and it improved things. Getting 28c tires could also improve things further, if your frame supports them.

daniel_b

I reckon this is some fairly high quality trolling.

darkhairedlord

Saadle needs to higher, I would tilt it back rather than forward. Also slam the stem and try some 165mm cranks.

deejaysee

Used to get terrible back pain, even just after 30 mins in the saddle.
Knew my position was wrong so did numerous small adjustments over numerous rides.

Raised by 2cm, levelled and pushed the saddle back as far as possible.
Didnt touch the handlebars

No more back pain even on 4 plus hour rides

svetty

Daniel B wrote:

I reckon this is some fairly high quality trolling.

Agreed - cf the other thread......