I bought a new bike. Was it a good idea?
12-01-10, 07:08 PM
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For me I can just about take my hands off the tops of the bars without changing my upper body position. Where your center of gravity is in relation to your BB does a lot to determine how much pressure you place on the bars supporting the weight of your torso on your hands. Seat angle and and fore/aft position can go a long way to fixing this.
Make sure your cleat is properly positioned on your shoes for starters, then set your seat position so that it is flat or slightly tipped up. Move your seat aft enough that a plumb line places your knee slightly behind the spindle. Farther behind the spindle is easier on the knees than right on top of it.
And give it time. I remember getting back on the bike after a few years off. My hands killed me. Now I only wear gloves for crash and weather protection.
Make sure your cleat is properly positioned on your shoes for starters, then set your seat position so that it is flat or slightly tipped up. Move your seat aft enough that a plumb line places your knee slightly behind the spindle. Farther behind the spindle is easier on the knees than right on top of it.
And give it time. I remember getting back on the bike after a few years off. My hands killed me. Now I only wear gloves for crash and weather protection.
12-01-10, 07:18 PM
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Try balancing on the seat while clipped into a trainer. See how far you can lean forward before you have to grab the bars. That will at least give you an idea of how far off the fit or frame is for you.
In any case, good luck.
In any case, good luck.
12-01-10, 07:43 PM
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a completely fair question after reading all of your posts:
Do you want this bike or are you looking for a reason to return it?
Do you want this bike or are you looking for a reason to return it?
12-01-10, 07:54 PM
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I will know better tomorrow if it hurts or not and how everything will pan out. I'm pretty excited about going on the ride tomorrow. My cannondale didn't hurt my hands but it hurt my lower back and neck like hell. The Orbea didn't hurt my lower back, a tiny bit on my neck, but killed my hands.
I spoke with my friend that knows a lot about bikes said the frame can make a difference with it being comfortable or not. I just wanted to confirm.
The question is how do you know if the bike will fit you. They say that every bike is different and no two riders are the same.
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12-01-10, 08:17 PM
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well since you asked....either choice was bad...I bet that the thing explodes after the first 100K....that and your blood pressure will increase along with cholesterol..your doomed...A trek or specialized made more sense....Too late....you doomed
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No!! It definitely wasn't a good idea. Why buy a new bike if you have a perfectly good old one? You should have bought ME a new bike..... 
Actually, I am just jealous as I have no funds right now to get the new bike that I have been eyeing off recently. Go out and ride it hard and often and enjoy every moment that you have on it. Congratulations!!
Actually, I am just jealous as I have no funds right now to get the new bike that I have been eyeing off recently. Go out and ride it hard and often and enjoy every moment that you have on it. Congratulations!!
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It's most likely your saddle. If it is slightly downwards, you'll be pushing back up with your hands. Also, I'm not sure where your bars ended up because it looks like he's adjusting them in the pic, but you could also try tilting them up a bit. I never understand why people are scared to mess with their fit after getting a fitting. They do it empirically according to numbers and how you look on the bike. Only you know how you feel.
The trick is to change things in tiny increments. Get comfortable. If you can't get there, then get a refit - most are guaranteed for 30 days
The trick is to change things in tiny increments. Get comfortable. If you can't get there, then get a refit - most are guaranteed for 30 days
12-02-10, 10:52 AM
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If your hands hurt it is because of bike fit. Slight differences in geometry between those two frames won't cause you pain.
Slide your saddle back and see how that feels. That will take pressure off of your hands.
Slide your saddle back and see how that feels. That will take pressure off of your hands.
12-02-10, 12:05 PM
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My hands hurt much worse when he leveled the saddle. I had to stretch more to the bars. It hurt a muscle or tendon in the web part between the finger and thumb. I didn't even know you could hurt in that spot. My back hurt as well, when it didn't before. I guess when he leveled it up. I had to sit more back on the saddle, which stretched me out even further.
I was just not happy. I have no idea what bike to get. I am just afraid of the same thing happening over again.
12-02-10, 12:41 PM
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Still have the old bike? Take measurements from it to use as a reference when shopping for a new one.
12-02-10, 03:20 PM
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