Originally Posted by newbie1
I am looking for an entry level road bike with the appropriate components for a comfortable ride. I have a herniated lumbar disk.
...Is it really worth upgrading to the seat post or seat stays to address my back problem? (Extensive vibration can cause swelling.) No racing, just some commuting and recreational rides. Possibly the occasional week tour. Thanks!
The Answer: A comfortable bike and saddle built for comfort, not speed nor looking like a go-fast wannabe. This one cost $459 in 2002 plus $50 (approx) in 2000 for the Brooks B73 saddle.
Note: I have had three laminectomies in the last 30 years so I know something about the subject of cycling with a back problem.