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Anton posted 1 year ago.
Have you had your bike fit to you? Not a flip question,you would be surprised at the number of folks who don't.
Perhaps your position is too aggressively aerodynamic.While we would all like to be low and fast looking, sometimes our genetics and body make up just won't let us. According to a number of folks who know (Friel, et al) a more comfortable bike position allows for greater power output, easily superceeding aerodynamics.The trick is getting to the point where you have both.
If you have been riding for only a short time in that position,it does take some getting used to, and unfortunately some folks never do.
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kona_expat posted 1 year ago.
But even before you set up your bike fit appt. I bet your saddle is too high. Take it down a few centimeters and see how that works. But still go and get the bike fit.
As far as the stretching goes, be sure you are hitting your iliopsoas. Best stretch for it is to lay on a table with one hip at edge, dangle that hip's leg over the edge, bring knee of other leg to chest and hold. Work up to 1 minute per side. Feels wonderful after riding or running.
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theTRIguy posted 1 year ago.
thanks guys ill try dropping my seat, and sitting up a bit
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RV posted 1 year ago.
The bike fit is the way to go. I had significant issues with back pain. For me it too was the seat that was the issue, but I shifted my position forward...so I sit more on the nose of the saddle and my back issues went away. I do also incorporate stretching and good core work to strengthen the back and abs.
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TriMorgan posted 1 year ago.
Yoga. I know I know. But trust me: Yoga.
It got my back out a really bad jam back when I was a highschool swimmer and I've never looked back.
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JamieM posted 1 year ago.
Try some core exercises as well. If the abdominals are weak and become fatigued the pelvis can shift and put pressure on the lower back.
hey guys
whilst riding in a low aerodynamic position i often get aches in my lower back, and no matter how much i stretch before hand it wont stop. any suggestions?
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if you're not living on the edge...
you're taking up too much space