Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Swap advice

  • 15-03-2012 9:06pm
    #1
    deisecelt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 111 ✭✭


    Hi Folks, i bought this bike as my first http://www.adverts.ie/bikes/specialized-bike/847191 - its a smashing bike and i only took it for my first spin there yesterday. I cycled about 30k but near the end my lower back was in bits. I have a history of lower back pain and aFter lots of googling i am led to believe that it was because the bike i bought was too small for me. So do any of ye know where i might get a swap for a bigger bike? Im not in a position to spend any more money on one but cant head out on the one i have. Thanks again!:D


Comments

  • #2
    johnk123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,031 ✭✭✭johnk123


    Perhaps it was just your back adjusting to the position of riding a road bike as apposed to the bike? I know that the secteur is supposed to yield to a more upright/comfortable riding position so perhaps I'm wrong and it could be too small for you.


  • #3
    Paul Kiernan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,216 ✭✭✭Paul Kiernan


    If you're not used to cycling (esp. on a road bike) it is going to take a while for your muscles to adjust. However, you are 6' and the bike is technically a little on the small side for you, However, before panicking, I would try some adjustments. The picture shows the bike with a shortish looking stem angled downwards. You can flip this over to raise the bars, maybe add an extra spacer to raise the stem (I assume it's not a carbon steerer?), or buy a longer, more angled stem to raise and move the bars away from you.

    You'd be amazed the difference a few mm can make. I changed bikes recently and started getting terrible pain in my left knee. I worked out my saddle was slightly further back than I was used to. I moved it 5mm and bingo, all pain disappeared:pac:.


  • #4
    macnab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭macnab


    Check these measurements, just some rules of thumb, not gospel.
    (1) Legs dont extend fully at bottom of the pedal stroke, knee should have a slight bend.
    (2) Set the top of the handlebars at the same height as the saddle.
    (3) With the cranks horizontal at the 3 and 9 o clock position the front of your knee cap should be directly above the centre of the pedal (leading leg)
    (4) Get into riding position with your hands on the hoods, the handlebars should be in line with the front wheel axle.

    Again these are rough guides only and can be changed as you get fitter and become more flexable.
    As already said, the frame is a bit small for a 6 footer. But you might be able to make it fit.


Advertisement