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The bike fit guy is a Cat 5 racer which could have been fairly intimidating for a recreational rider like me, but he didn't balk at all when I told him that my desire wasn't to be in a more aerodynamic or aggressive position, but instead to relieve my shoulder pain. We determined that the goal was to get me comfortable enough that I can tolerate my bike for the length/duration of rides that I want.
He first helped get my saddle/seat post in position for proper leg position, then he swapped out my 7% stem for one at 30% to raise my handlebars fairly significantly. The idea is that this will put me in more of an upright position and take some pressure off my arms/shoulders.
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I'm not sure how easy it is to see the change from the photos because they aren't from exactly the same angle. I guess you'll just have to trust me, the handlebars are about an inch higher now than they were before.
I don't really ride (let's call it self-preservation), but I think it's fascinating that there is an entire field devoted to making sure people are seated and positioned properly on their bikes. Very cool. I hope the adjustments he made are the solution for you.
ReplyDeleteI have not but it seems like a good idea. I think I am too cheap plus I'm not having problems.
ReplyDeleteI hope it sorts out your problems. I had a bike fit like that many years ago and it certainly helped me. I learnt a lot from it.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have found the right solution. I have a beautiful Bottecchia bike but I don't use it anymore after my last incident.
ReplyDeleteWill you come back to Italy?
No, and the last time I rode about 40 miles I wound up with some hip flexor pain - I think I should look into this! Thanks for the post!
ReplyDeleteI keep meaning to- now I think I should get organised and do it!
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