Originally Posted by
joose
chagzuki
If I extend the seat post fully out for my legs, I'm really hunched over in a short space which hurts my wrists and give me quite bad backache.
If I lower the seat enough for that to stop, my legs and knees hurt and my wrists still hurt.
My handlebars are as high as they can go.
I would choose a Strida as I believe it would be fine upto the 5 miles I do by travelling on the train and when on the train I would have the minimum of fuss with it.
FWIW (sorry a bit off topic) ... I too have a doggy back and find riding in sporty positions I used to like (ie seat above bars), now aggravates it. This is where I find the upright position (as Strida, dutch bikes etc.) is brilliant ... feels like back massage instead of torture. In this position I just keep going .. 5, 10, 15, 20 miles ..... no sweat (literally). I know for faster speeds (16mph+) wind is an issue so
bend back bend - but for everyday to and from work why push it ? ... you know you'll smell
unless you've got a shower at work !