Originally Posted by
deerocker
hi there,
ive been riding a road bike and neck and back problems have been an ever present issue.
i want to get into something more comfortable, more upright.
i rode a rivendell sam hillborne recently. i really liked it. it did seem a bit out of my price range.
i want something that is a cross between a dutch bike and touring bike. maybe a touring bike with upright albatross bars on it.
wondering how others have addressed back problems and neck problems. thanks.
Before changing bikes, have a look at your existing bike, if it has a threaded headset, then a longer stem will raise the bars, if threadless, then a more upright stem, or an extender can help. These would be much cheaper then a new bike.