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Old 11-23-14, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by unterhausen
I am not sure a 'bent really helps. I saw more Shermer's neck on bent riders after PBP -- one was extremely severe.

Interestingly, I think I had a similar issue with my back during PBP. It felt a lot better to point my torso to the left. Didn't hurt if I rode normally, it just felt better the other way.

I have done some light weight work and that seems to help my neck in general
Not just any bent, but one with a very upright seat, like the Gold Rush posted a photo of. Nobody gets Shermer's neck with their torso close to 90 degrees (90 = vertical).
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