Bike Fit Fixes
- By Aaron Hersh
- Published Aug 16, 2012
- Updated Feb 19, 2013 at 11:31 AM UTC
Lower-back discomfort
The cause: Acme Bicycle Co. fitter Jonathan Blyer sees “a strong link between saddle discomfort and lower-back pain.” An uncomfortable saddle forces riders to roll their hips backward to lift their sensitive parts off the saddle, which strains the low back.
The fix: The solution is “all about sitting on the bike seat with proper posture,” which requires a comfortable saddle, says Blyer. Find one that allows your hips to rotate forward without hurting your undercarriage.
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Aaron Hersh
Aaron Hersh is the Senior Tech Editor of Triathlete magazine. To submit a question, write Aaron at Ahersh@competitorgroup.com.