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%FTP
May 10, 11 16:31
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Just switched from riding a tri bike with 7cm of drop to a road bike with less. The new position is absolutely destroying my lower back. I can't ride 40 miles now without being in serious pain, which never happened before.

Is my road position horrible? It feels pretty good... till I ride for an hour.

http://www.youtube.com/...ture=player_embedded


Any feedback is MUCH appreciated.
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rmcboy
May 10, 11 16:49
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Same thing happened to me when I switched.
I'm pretty sure it's just an adaptation period.
You use different and more core and back muscles on a road bike.
Mine slowly diminished and was totally gone after 3 weeks.
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jomor
May 10, 11 18:02
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x2

“It doesn't matter what you do tomorrow and it doesn't matter what you did yesterday. It's about today, and making today count.” – Rappstar 11.22.09
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themissing
May 10, 11 18:35
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x3 I went through the same thing, put a 100 miles on her and your body will start giving in to the new position.

http://talesofthemissing.wordpress.com/
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KEAU
May 10, 11 18:37
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Are your arms locked out?
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JollyRogers
May 10, 11 18:56
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I have more issues going from road to tri than the other way. Road is always more comfy. I didn't see glaring problems with your position.
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%FTP
May 10, 11 19:07
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They are slightly bent when I lean back. Does it look like I'm reaching too far? Or do I just need to lean forward more?
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monstadestroya
May 10, 11 19:09
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need a size or 2 larger bike and more leg extension. Looks like your 6 ft 3 riding a 54 cm bike
Last edited by: monstadestroya: May 10, 11 19:10
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