Upper back problems
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Upper back problems
Advice please for a novice...
My upper back seems to ache after riding.. I am in good shape but only started riding around X-MAS time... I have very long legs for an average size torso.. I stretch before and after riding. I have aero bars on my bike.
Someone mentioned I should try and raise my handle bars.. Let me know what if you feel this will help..
My upper back seems to ache after riding.. I am in good shape but only started riding around X-MAS time... I have very long legs for an average size torso.. I stretch before and after riding. I have aero bars on my bike.
Someone mentioned I should try and raise my handle bars.. Let me know what if you feel this will help..
#2
Are ytou using the aero bars a bunch? You may need to move the seat forward and/or tip it down a bit. Raising the handlebar or a shorter stem may also help. I would suggest finding a shop that can provide you with a quality fit to help get your position right as you may even have the wrong frame for your build.
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Originally Posted by Rev.Chuck
I would suggest finding a shop that can provide you with a quality fit to help get your position right as you may even have the wrong frame for your build.
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Since you just started around Christmas, it may be that your bars are too low. If the top of the bars are more than a couple cm's below the top of your saddle, you might try raising your bar.
And keep stretching.
55/Rad
And keep stretching.
55/Rad






