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Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-22, 10:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,452
Posted By koala logs

Yup, 170 mm is the common crank fitting. But...

Yup, 170 mm is the common crank fitting. But better make sure, measure it from BB to pedal bolt. In case the crank ends up being 155 mm already, then you may need even smaller.

I have 150mm crank...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-22, 07:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,452
Posted By koala logs

15 to 20mm shorter crank to make any real...

15 to 20mm shorter crank to make any real difference.

Actually, the shorter crank will increase your comfortable / preferred cadence. That will allow you to use lower gear to cruise at the same...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-22, 07:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,452
Posted By koala logs

Definitely a step in the right direction! With...

Definitely a step in the right direction! With the shorter reach, don't change your arm angles (elbows, shoulders). Maintain the same angles as you did before you made any changes to the fit. Only...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-22, 01:31 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,452
Posted By koala logs

If that's how you define "flat back", I'm...

If that's how you define "flat back", I'm perfectly OK with it. Their lower back is still arched into a convex nicely with the pelvis rotated in a more upright angle. If you read my previous posts,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-22, 08:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,452
Posted By koala logs

Take notice of the rider's back. The convex arch...

Take notice of the rider's back. The convex arch is quite pronounced and the posture helps to reduce core workload. This is common to pros because of their power output to avoid overworking the core....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-22, 09:40 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,452
Posted By koala logs

Except for the lower back posture / arch. ...

Except for the lower back posture / arch.

Jen's lower back posture doesn't compare favorably to a posture that minimizes core workload, hence, the lower back muscle pain.

The purpose of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-22, 07:25 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,452
Posted By koala logs

It might solve the lower back pain by opening the...

It might solve the lower back pain by opening the hip angle

BUT the adjustment could cause increased pressure on the arms and cause shoulder pains, hand numbness. Only riders with slim build like...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-22, 12:31 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,452
Posted By koala logs

This is likely the problem. I had the same lower...

This is likely the problem. I had the same lower back pain when I used to have the same back posture as you did and the problem went away with training in improved back posture. I did not have to do...
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