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Old 05-16-12 | 05:34 AM
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SuperDave
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Originally Posted by tahoe_girl
My commute home from work is about 16 miles or so, and I incorporate hills on my route. One thing I noticed the past two days is my back bothers me mainly when I'm doing climbs and not so much on the flats. I have bar ends so I am able to adjust my positioning here and there, but the climbs are a bit more uncomfortable on the back.
As a guess, then, you might need a somewhat "racier" riding position for climbing - your current position is maybe demanding too much of your lower back muscles at the higher average torque of hill climbing - but that might compromise your comfort in the flats. Adjustability is probably limited there, though, unless you have an adjustable stem. To the extent you can - maybe flip the stem, adjust spacers, etc. - try a slightly lower bar position to see how it affects your climbing comfort level. Another consideration might be your reduced energy level after a day's work, depending on the nature of what you do. I leave work exhausted most days, and it definitely informs how I choose to ride home.
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