TRI bike or road bike for bad neck
04-10-16, 11:53 AM
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TRI bike or road bike for bad neck
Hello, I'm a runner but have done some biking, I want to start doing a few duathlons. I have some discs issues in my neck(c5-7 from a car accident). I'm wondering which bike to get a new carbon road bike or a TRI bike? I don't ride a lot, probably just for training. Any thoughts on what would be a better option thanks
05-13-16, 07:16 AM
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Hello, I'm a runner but have done some biking, I want to start doing a few duathlons. I have some discs issues in my neck(c5-7 from a car accident). I'm wondering which bike to get a new carbon road bike or a TRI bike? I don't ride a lot, probably just for training. Any thoughts on what would be a better option thanks
If you're going the route of a road or tri bike, I would suggest a RETUL fit. The cost will outweigh discomfort down the road.
05-13-16, 02:55 PM
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If you have neck issues, I think a Triathlon bike would be the worst choice, followed by a road bike. Both are designed for very aggressive, aerodynamic, flat-back, low-handlebar riding positions that I think would be hell for someone with neck issues.
I'd recommend a bike with an upright riding position to reduce the neck flex required. There are plenty of carbon fiber "performance hybrids" that are essentially a nice road frame with a flat bar cockpit.
I'd recommend a bike with an upright riding position to reduce the neck flex required. There are plenty of carbon fiber "performance hybrids" that are essentially a nice road frame with a flat bar cockpit.
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Bike crash in 2009 resulted in fractured C6, compression and slippage of C5-C6-C7, Long Thoracic Nerve injury due to cervical damage, fractured clavicle, contributed addition injury to right shoulder which now needs a total joint replacement.....LONG STORY SHORT.......I LOVE my road bike with aero bars. Have ridden tri bikes and NOT FOR ME!!!!! Test ride for some distances to feel the differences.
Rode 2014 IMFL non stop, last month rode 170 mile Cross Florida and used aero bars extensively, will precede next year's Cross Florida with 24Hr Sebring.
GOOD LUCK
Rode 2014 IMFL non stop, last month rode 170 mile Cross Florida and used aero bars extensively, will precede next year's Cross Florida with 24Hr Sebring.
GOOD LUCK
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Surgery in 1998 to repair a degenerated disc (C5-C6), courtesy of a bad bike crash in 1984, left me with a plate and 4 screws in my neck, and now at 55 I have developed arthritis in that area. I have trouble now using the clip-on aero bars for even short periods. My advice is to stay away from the tri-bike geometry. Go with a good-fitting road bike and use clip-on aero bars to use for short periods on appropriate parts of the course. I believe the tri position will only exacerbate your neck problems.
