Originally Posted by
Horros
So I suppose my search for back bettering bike dies before it even starts. Should just accept the nature of cycling and do additional exercise to fix the back issues, but somtimes it's hard to find the time when moving from school bench or computer related work to bike saddle. In that case I'd see recumbent better choice, in the sense that I don't need to stress back unnecessarily and in less natural positions. I'm looknig at this from long distance touring perspective, and anything that would make things better in longer run would be cool. I will have to look deeper into this recumbent thing.
Thanks!
Huh?
I have 3 recumbents. All are easy on my back. I gave up diamond frames for neck and carpal tunnel reasons. In fact, I took a spill off of my Rans Stratus XP-AL a while back. I fell directly on my sit bones and got a searing pain mid spine. I lay on the ground for about 10 minutes, doing various movements, trying to assess the damage. In the end, I decided to continue my ride. I rode 30 miles with no discomfort in my back. My back started hurting after I stopped riding. I had sporadic pain in my spine for months. It was always alleviated while riding. Recumbent biking is great for someone with back issues, IMHO.