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01-04-16 | 07:18 AM

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RonH

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From: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻

Bikes: 2018 Lynskey Helix Pro

I have spinal stenosis primarily in the L3 - L5 region. Fortunately my spine doc is a cyclist and he recommended surgery as a LAST option. He told me to get a better bike than my 2015 Cannondale SuperSix EVO 105. Traded it for a leftover 2014 Cannondale SuperSix EVO Hi-Mod team bike (couldn't pass up on the super price). Very comfortable. He said my Litespeed was a great bike for my back. He said leaning over stretches out the spine and relaxes it. He's right!!! He also suggested I get an inversion table. Both the bikes and the inversion table work wonders on my back.

BTW: I'm 71.

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Last edited by RonH; 01-04-16 at 07:32 AM.

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