You haven't given us enough information. We don't know what bike you have, its geometry, your body dimensions, your experience, flexibility, etc etc. It might help if we could see some pictures of you on your current bike. Just getting a "tri" bike won't necessarily solve all or any of your woes. There are many facets to fit (bike fit, that is). "Tri" geometry is generally seen as a good thing for triathletes, but there are also many interpretations of "tri" geometry, depending on who you ask.

I'm not mentally or emotionally prepared to take tha abuse that I would have to endure if I were to post a picture of myself on MY bike on this forum.

I would need psychiatric help for years.

Sounds like you need a good bike fit more than a new bike. After I got a fitting, my back pain stopped.

Well, then give the most information you're willing to give. We have nothing to go on here.

No, you're right you would really need to see me on the bike.


I don't think it's my bike as it has been fitted and well.

I think it's the 3 herniated discs I have in my lower back.

Try a suspension bike of some form. TitanFlex is one with an elegantly simple design. Softride is another good one, but, it's more mechanically complicated. Either may successfully address your pain issue immediately. If you get a Softride and aren't mechanically inclined, make sure you get it from a local shop. If you get a TitanFlex and aren't mechanically inclined, you'll be just fine, it's that simple to adjust.

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