Originally Posted by
Awesomeguy
im just curious did it feel same even if riding less aggressive bikes vs more ?
I am the OP, and have a 2021 trek fx sport carbon, it’s a more sporty hybrid , but that’s only bike I own to know if I’d be better say if I owned a verve ?
I've been riding with a group of friends for a couple decades or so. My observation is that the greater the forward lean and the longer the reach, the less back pain is experienced. I ride a carbon bike with a -17° slammed stem and I'm 78. The best thing for back pain is exercise. Just got back from the gym, among many things I did a set of 40 reps with 175 on the back machine and most of the men I ride with are stronger than I am.