General Cycling Discussion - Upper back problems

Advice please for a novice...

My upper back seems to ache after riding.. I am in good shape but only started riding around X-MAS time... I have very long legs for an average size torso.. I stretch before and after riding. I have aero bars on my bike.

Someone mentioned I should try and raise my handle bars.. Let me know what if you feel this will help..

Advice please for a novice...

My upper back seems to ache after riding.. I am in good shape but only started riding around X-MAS time... I have very long legs for an average size torso.. I stretch before and after riding. I have aero bars on my bike.

Someone mentioned I should try and raise my handle bars.. Let me know what if you feel this will help..


try getting a back sit up stand and using it. also lift weights in the upper body. take care of yer lats.

Are ytou using the aero bars a bunch? You may need to move the seat forward and/or tip it down a bit. Raising the handlebar or a shorter stem may also help. I would suggest finding a shop that can provide you with a quality fit to help get your position right as you may even have the wrong frame for your build.

I would suggest finding a shop that can provide you with a quality fit to help get your position right as you may even have the wrong frame for your build.

One of the best LBS stores around originally fit me on the bike, so I don't know if that will do.. BUT thank you for all the other suggestions.. I will try them..

Since you just started around Christmas, it may be that your bars are too low. If the top of the bars are more than a couple cm's below the top of your saddle, you might try raising your bar.

And keep stretching.

55/Rad