owww pain
04-25-04 | 12:06 PM
#3
human
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: living in the moment
Bikes: 2005 Litespeed Teramo, 2000 Marinoni Leggero, 2001 Kona Major Jake (with Campy Centaur), 1997 Specialized S-Works M2, 1992 Specialized Rockhopper
are you riding with your ams stretched straight, with your elbows locked?
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when walking, just walk. when sitting, just sit. when riding, just ride. above all, don't wobble.
The Irregular Cycling Club of Montreal
Cycling irregularly since 2002
04-26-04 | 06:09 AM
#7
road siklista
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Perlas ng Silanganan
Bikes: Custom Knolly Chilcotin Limited Edition Orange, Dartmoor Wish, KHS 7500, Custom built Specialized Camber, S-Works Road, Cannondale Trail mtb, Polini MTB
Originally Posted by shimano_cranker
my elbows arent fully extended. im new to road biking so maybe i will get over it with time. thanks for the replies.
Anyway, perhaps you can post a pic of you riding (preferably taken from the side). At least you can see how you position yourself while on the bike.
04-26-04 | 06:45 AM
#8
2-Cyl, 1/2 HP @ 90 RPM
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: NYC
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Originally Posted by dexmax
well, just make sure you keep those elbows bent.
Anyway, perhaps you can post a pic of you riding (preferably taken from the side). At least you can see how you position yourself while on the bike.
Anyway, perhaps you can post a pic of you riding (preferably taken from the side). At least you can see how you position yourself while on the bike.
Make sure your stem is the right length/height and that your seat isn't too far back. I get this image that you're sitting with your butt all the way back, body almost level with the ground and arms straining to reach the hoods. Your arm should be able to bend at the elbow and relax.
Try riding in different positions, in the drops, on the flats and on the hoods. You get a more upright relaxed position on the flats.
