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Old 05-06-07, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by NeezyDeezy
I just got my new (used) bike back from being overhauled! Thanks everybody who helped me.

I have taken it for a few long training rides using Cyccommute's advice of using rice and beans or water in the panniers.

Here's the thing. I keep getting debilitating cramps! I have tried extra water, bananas, gatorade, and pedialyte, and no matter what I do after about 30 miles I get the kind of seizing cramps that almost make me fall off my bike. SO PAINFUL. It's weird, I don't feel tired at all, it's just my legs won't cooperate.

I've got to solve this before my upcoming tour... What should I do?

Thanks!
Two things, in my opinion:
  1. See a physician about the cramps
  2. Have a bike shop check the bike's fit for you
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