Originally Posted by Mr. Mxlkpix
I am a 50 year old ex-road/club rider. Three years ago I had to give up cycling due to chronic sciatic nerve/muscle pain in my right buttocks and leg. I am much better now, thank-you, and fantasize about a return to cycling, but I am leary of risking my improved health by getting back on a road bike. Does anyone in this "bent" forum have ideas or advice on whether a recumbent might be a better solution? BTW, my sciatica apparently had little to do with my back or spine. It was caused by localized inflammation and muscle-spasms in the butt, hip and leg. Thanks.
Mr. Mxlkpix
I too have the same problem and have had since 1977 and I can tell you this, don't trust an MD. for your sciatic nerve problem. Now I know alot of people don't believe in a Chiropractic but find a good one, because of mine I rode a trek 5200 for years and now a Bacchetta Strada Recumbent,and a Greenspeed Gtt2s. To tell you what bike would be a better solution for you I can't, but I can tell you I have less problems on my Strada and GTT and enjoy it alot more than the 5200, and the more I ride the better I feel. If you decide a recumbent is the way too go, try a lot of different rides before you buy it can make a big difference in your choice.