Big struggle today

[Andy clarke]

Hi ladies and gent dropped my car off today so I have to ride to work and back I rode the boardman back as I thought it would be easier than my MTb I think I would have been better on my MTb my lower back was killing me as well as my neck is this normal?!? Even on the flat!!!

 

[vickster]

You probably need to get used to the positioning, assuming the set up is right and the bike is the correct size

How far did you ride, for how long?

 

[Andy clarke]

You probably need to get used to the positioning, assuming the set up is right and the bike is the correct size

How far did you ride, for how long?

https://www.strava.com/activities/97503510

 

[Andy clarke]

I think it is the guy I bought it off is 6'1 I'm 5'11 n 3-4 6 in shoes ?!?

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

I think it is the guy I bought it off is 6'1 I'm 5'11 n 3-4 6 in shoes ?!?

None of those mean anything in terms of bike fit...

 

[Andy clarke]

I think it is the guy I bought it off is 6'1 I'm 5'11 n 3-4 6 in shoes ?!?

Frame size lg 10??

 

[Andy clarke]

None of those mean anything in terms of bike fit...

What do I need to know then????

 

[Andy clarke]

I've tried looking it up all you get is as long as your leg is straight on the lowest part of the stroke etc

 

[Andy clarke]

https://www.strava.com/activities/97503510

I did have a heavy back pack on??

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

What do I need to know then????

You need to know that it's not normal, and that the bike may not be set up correctly (if the right size). But, nobody on this forum can really help beyond telling you to book a fitting at an LBS.

I've tried looking it up all you get is as long as your leg is straight on the lowest part of the stroke etc

Slightly bent! If your bike is currently setup this way, I'd suggest dropping the seatpost incrementally.

I did have a heavy back pack on??

That would also contribute.


Anything else you haven't mentioned?

 

[slowmotion]

Even if the bike is set up perfectly, it can still take a few weeks to get used to riding a road bike. It certainly did in my case.

BTW, here's a clip about setting up a road bike.
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[Andy clarke]

You need to know that it's not normal, and that the bike may not be set up correctly (if the right size). But, nobody on this forum can really help beyond telling you to book a fitting at an LBS.



Slightly bent! If your bike is currently setup this way, I'd suggest dropping the seatpost incrementally.



That would also contribute.


Anything else you haven't mentioned?

Legs not dead straight quite bent seem to ride more on the front of the seat

 

[Andy clarke]

Legs not dead straight quite bent seem to ride more on the front of the seat

Oh and I'm used to an MTb (since I was 12)

 

[Banjo]

Important to check your bike is set up right but its fairly usual to experience some lower back and kneck pain when U first start riding a road bike. Just stick with it and build up mileage gradually and before long it will become comfortable and natural feeling.

Some people find it usual to flip the stem upside down initially to raise the bar height a bit then put it back correct way after a few months.

 

[Andy clarke]

Il give it a try !! Thanks The stem is this one