Aching left side

[mikeruss]

Bought myself a bianchi intenso and began riding it last month. While riding I am finding that my wrist only my left one is painful when riding. I am actually left handed so would think my left would be strong, there is no pain whatever in the right side. Any ideas on the cause or cure

 

[vickster]

Check the fit of the bike. Try to distribute your weight more evenly. Change hand positions as often as you can

Do you get the pain any other time? Might be unrelated to the bike

 

[mikeruss]

I had a bike fit when I bought the bike but I changed the saddle since for Brooks. I di the change using the measurement the shop gave me. I have just been reading it could be the angle is too low at the front I find it strange it's only my left wrist I have no pain off the bike

 

[vickster]

I got tendonitis in my right thumb from having bars too wide, my left was fine...I am right handed. A change of bar width helped. Get the shop to check all again with the new saddle etc

 

[mjr]

Also check your bars are straight with the wheel.

 

[ayceejay]

Do you use your computer mouse with that hand?

 

[mikeruss]

I think I have a solution I had the spirit level on the saddle and it was far too low at the front I read this will cause pressure on the wrist so the Brooks saddle is now level using the spirit level not eye level

 

[mikeruss]

Back to square one my wrist is still aching and my elbow slightly

 

[vickster]

Maybe get a proper bike fit. I'm sure someone can recommend somewhere if the lbs where you bought your bike can't help

 

[mikeruss]

I rode my old giant today and its hurting the same and that never gave me any trouble I have not rode for a year so I am wondering if it's tight tendons

 

[vickster]

A Physio will be able to tell you. I wouldn't carry on guessing