Houthakker
A Happy Wanderer
- Location
- Lancashire coast
I'm struggling on longer rides with pain in my neck/upper back. It seems to be related to holding my head up to look ahead, eg bending my neck back. I'm 6'2" tall and currently have large/X large frames. I've had a bike fit but the problem is still there.
Looking at old v new frames the more modern frames seem to have a bigger drop between seat and bars than older bikes, so I was wondering if getting an older frame, say 60-63cm might help. My thought was that with a bigger frame, I could have a more upright position and lessen the bend in my neck.
Does that sound like a plan or am I barking up the wrong tree?
Looking at old v new frames the more modern frames seem to have a bigger drop between seat and bars than older bikes, so I was wondering if getting an older frame, say 60-63cm might help. My thought was that with a bigger frame, I could have a more upright position and lessen the bend in my neck.
Does that sound like a plan or am I barking up the wrong tree?