Bike Fit Fixes
- By Aaron Hersh
- Published Aug 16, 2012
- Updated Feb 19, 2013 at 11:31 AM UTC
Back or neck pain
The cause: Stretching “too far from the saddle to the aerobar pads” forces the neck and back muscle to work extra hard, says Colorado Multisport fitter Ryan Ignatz.
The fix: Riding a saddle that allows you to come forward is a good start. Switching to a shorter stem or aerobar with adjustable pad position is another option. Lifting the bars can help but might compromise aerodynamics.
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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.