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Frist roadie = back pain
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 2013-12-31 3:30 PM |
Extreme Veteran  872    Tx |  Subject: Frist roadie = back painSo I just got into tris a few years ago. Have a nice tri bike and rode it over 4,000 miles this year (including an IM). After my race, I decided it was time to add a roadie to the stable and picked up a nice all carbon Scott CR 1 Elite model on closeout at the end of the year. I got fit on it and have the same saddle as my tri bike. I've only been riding it about once a week and have got in 3 rides on it so far (all in the 40 mile range) and after each ride I am having pain in my lower back (that lasts about a week). I think some of it is soreness, but there is also some pain that feels like more than soreness. Any advice? |
| 2013-12-31 3:37 PM in reply to: pistuo |
Extreme Veteran 3025  Maryland | Subject: RE: Frist roadie = back pain what kind of fit did you get? From whom did you get it? |
| 2013-12-31 6:04 PM in reply to: dmiller5 |
Extreme Veteran 872 Tx | Subject: RE: Frist roadie = back pain Got the fit from the local bike shop (where I bought the roadie). It's the same person that fit me on my tri bike. I know the position is different and so maybe I'm using some muscles back there that I haven't used before... but wondering if anyone else has had this happen or if anyone has any ideas of things to try in order to fix the issue. |
| 2014-01-01 8:55 AM in reply to: pistuo |
Pro 5892 , New Hampshire | Subject: RE: Frist roadie = back pain It's either a poor bike fit or more than likely, you're just not used to riding in that position. If you ride a lot on the hoods, then you do put more strain on your lower back. Try to get into the drops instead. Also, core strength may help the situation so add that to your training program. |
| 2014-01-01 8:58 AM in reply to: pistuo |
Champion 10668 Tacoma, Washington | Subject: RE: Frist roadie = back pain On a tri bike, your uppe r body weight is supported skeletally by your elbows. On a road bike, you need to use core strength. Yes, it's very different. One, make sure yohr saddle setback allows you to balance your weight back far enough. Going from a tri bike, likely the fit put you forward, just because that's what feels familiar. You should be able to take your hands off the handlebars while pedaling (don't sit up) and not feel like you're falling forward. Two, make sure your hip angle isn't much different between the two bikes. |
| 2014-01-02 6:41 AM in reply to: briderdt |
| Master 1946 Memphis, TN | Subject: RE: Frist roadie = back pain A possibility is that you are using your hamstrings more to pedal as compared to quads on a tri bike and it's all connected so you will feel some soreness in your lower back. I use a road bike and when I go hard I can feel it in my lower back. It feels like I did a workout nothing acute but general soreness. Mostly on my right lower back since it's my tightest leg. Sometimes bike fits don't get it right the first time. Most bike fitters will let you come back for an adjustment if it isn't right. I'd say give it 5-10 rides and see how you feel. If it feels like the fit then take it back and check it out again. |
| 2014-01-02 9:47 AM in reply to: pistuo |
Veteran 276 | Subject: RE: Frist roadie = back pain I'd give it another few weeks and see if it improves. I ride a roadie in tris and it took me a long time to build up the core strength to sit properly on the bike such that 'longer' rides (and I'm talking just 15-20 milers here) didn't make my back and hands sore. Once I got strengthened up, going farther wasn't nearly as much of an issue. If you go a few more weeks and it doesn't start getting better than it may be a fit thing. |
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