-
How do you sit at work? Do you sit for a long time? I found that when i was standing up more and running around i didn't have any back/shoulder pain at all. now i'm sat for most of the day i'm getting a pain in one shoulder like i'm not sitting properly. I guess what i'm saying s that you shoud look at causes other than the bike for the core problem which come to light when on the bike.
Maybe that was of some help? Maybe not.
-
brett Another thought: try moving your saddle a few cm forward on the rails.
I was initially getting big pain in my right arm on the new bike, thinking "shorter stem", "frame too big" etc. My right arm's effectively a bit shorter than my left because of a previous accident so It was stretching massively and that's why the pain ended up there, but that minor adjustment has totally sorted everything out.if your lower body is totally fine with the bike i won't recommend doing this as it changes the relation between your bum position in relation to the bottom bracket at the same time, which could potentially bring up other issues and possibly make it harder for you to pinpoint where the problem is. i think for shoulder problems it's always better to alter stem/handlebar setup.
-
brett Another thought: try moving your saddle a few cm forward on the rails.
I was initially getting big pain in my right arm on the new bike, thinking "shorter stem", "frame too big" etc. My right arm's effectively a bit shorter than my left because of a previous accident so It was stretching massively and that's why the pain ended up there, but that minor adjustment has totally sorted everything out.I don't normally suggest this because it alters your position over the bb might introduce problems with your not-yet-pained legs (knees, glutes and general butt-seat interface).. but you're right, it is an option.
EDIT: Already said. Nevermind.
-
you may find it useful to get a mate to take a quick video of you on their phone of you riding for a bit - you'll get a really good idea of how locked out your arms are, where you're overstretched, if the frame is too big/small etc.
how you think you sit on the bike and the reality can be way off sometimes and yes, you will look like a right loonbag as it's being done...
-
mirror - get with the new technology grandad...
[and yes aidan, i realise the irony of me bagging Hippy for being a grandad]
-
maybe you could borrow cornelius blackfoot's titanium mirror...
-
Hammo How do you sit at work? Do you sit for a long time? I found that when i was standing up more and running around i didn't have any back/shoulder pain at all. now i'm sat for most of the day i'm getting a pain in one shoulder like i'm not sitting properly. I guess what i'm saying s that you shoud look at causes other than the bike for the core problem which come to light when on the bike.
Maybe that was of some help? Maybe not.
Sadly, I'm actually a personal trainer and spine rehabilitation specialist! How sad I cant sort out my shoulder and neither can my colleagues!
-
wayne_f14 you may find it useful to get a mate to take a quick video of you on their phone of you riding for a bit - you'll get a really good idea of how locked out your arms are, where you're overstretched, if the frame is too big/small etc.
how you think you sit on the bike and the reality can be way off sometimes and yes, you will look like a right loonbag as it's being done...
That's a good idea- better than me almost bailing trying to look at myself in shop windows' reflections....
-
Hammo How do you sit at work? Do you sit for a long time? I found that when i was standing up more and running around i didn't have any back/shoulder pain at all. now i'm sat for most of the day i'm getting a pain in one shoulder like i'm not sitting properly. I guess what i'm saying s that you shoud look at causes other than the bike for the core problem which come to light when on the bike.
Maybe that was of some help? Maybe not.
...the whole point being I don't sit much during the day!
-
fixgrrrl [quote]wayne_f14 you may find it useful to get a mate to take a quick video of you on their phone of you riding for a bit - you'll get a really good idea of how locked out your arms are, where you're overstretched, if the frame is too big/small etc.
how you think you sit on the bike and the reality can be way off sometimes and yes, you will look like a right loonbag as it's being done...
That's a good idea- better than me almost bailing trying to look at myself in shop windows' reflections....[/quote]
with less risk of running into the backside of a bus as a cool addition!
-
ChrisNW Have you seen those moustache bars they seem to like over the pond? Not keen on them myself but it may help to bring your hands further back if you have them pointing rearwards.
havent seen the moustaches- or maybe i have and dont know their name! what're they like?
i feel like my arms are too short even though i know they're not:-(
i totally have to talk to some chicks about this sh*te!
-
RPM rucksacks are better for your shoulders..
Courier type bags will put uneven pressure on you, unless you can counterbalance it with a massive chip on the other shoulder.
You can get one by riding in London for more than five years, or being a Courier for two weeks ;)
and the sh*te thing is the bag's on my left shoulder! so annoying. I dont think i could hack it as a courier unless i do some serious training.
-
the thing about couriers bags, is that a lack of padding can make them uncomfortable
to counteract this you can tighten them to make the weight rest on your back, however this can restrict your breathing,
you can also lower it to you're lower back so that it leaves you room to breathe,
the main thing i would say is if it's not comfortable change it, continuously,until you find something comfy or at least bearable,
it will take a while to get it perfect, maybe try to reduce the weight
hope these ideas are some assitance
finally risers can really help any problem with sizes of bike, maybe try to borrow some?
-
One thing I have noticed is that my shoulder stiffens. I think this is partly the bags I use - I have loosened the shoulder straps, and used the waist band more. I also try to relax more when riding.
The main problem is, I think, that I am constantly turning my head round to look over my shoulder to see what's behind me. Not something I can really avoid, but I know that this hasn't helped my shoulder stiffness.
-
You should be riding with your shoulders dropped and relaxed and a slight bend at your elbows. Your arms shouldn't be taking too much of your weight with locked out straight elbows or tight shoulders. A trick I read is that you should be able to waggle your elbows in and out while you ride - if not then something is locked when it shouldn't be.
Also your back should be straight, not hunched. One way to do this is to conciously push your lower back forward to straighten out your spine. Not sure if this is part of the problem but it might be.
-
Try one of the many web fit calcs. I have used the last one before but will try one of the other two as they seem
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO
-
TheBrick(Tommy) Try one of the many web fit calcs. I have used the last one before but will try one of the other two as they seem
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO
These are really inetersting! Thx. I'm gonna do this properly when I'm not wankered on a Friday night! cheers!
Hammo
edmundane
hippy
big_daddy_wayne
rpm
silasmellor
flickwg
ro-LAND
Momentum
TheBrick(Tommy)-
Post a reply
About
Injuries
Posted by
Another thought: try moving your saddle a few cm forward on the rails.
I was initially getting big pain in my right arm on the new bike, thinking "shorter stem", "frame too big" etc. My right arm's effectively a bit shorter than my left because of a previous accident so It was stretching massively and that's why the pain ended up there, but that minor adjustment has totally sorted everything out.