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Paul Rose
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"Michael MacClancy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 01 Feb 2005 23:06:33 GMT, Paul Rose wrote:
>
> > Hi All
> >
> > After reading the thread about pins and needles in hands, I thought I'd
ask
> > for advice on the problem I'm experiencing.
> >
> > Having just purchased my bike I took it out for a spin on Saturday and
> > Sunday, just around the local roads. Both rides were of only 10 miles
or
> > so. After about half an hour I experienced an ache across my shoulders,
> > mainly in the centre of my shoulders/base of the neck. After an hour it
was
> > quite painful.
> >
> > Has anyone experienced similar problems and who could offer possible
> > solutions/causes? Possible adjustment of the seat / bars etc? I have
> > adjusted the seat height and angle but haven't tried moving the seat
> > forward. I'm thinking by reducing the reach might help.
> >
> > Would appreciate any advice on this. Thanks,
>
> It might just be the effect of having to hold your head up to see where
> you're going.
>
> Your helmet's not made of lead, is it?
> --
> Michael MacClancy
Hi Michael, It could well be that, especially as my glasses slide down my
nose meaning I tend to hold my head back further than normal. As for asking
if my helmet is made of lead, I don't wear one!
--
Regards, Paul (R)
My Lake District walking site:
www.lakelandwalker.co.uk
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> On Tue, 01 Feb 2005 23:06:33 GMT, Paul Rose wrote:
>
> > Hi All
> >
> > After reading the thread about pins and needles in hands, I thought I'd
ask
> > for advice on the problem I'm experiencing.
> >
> > Having just purchased my bike I took it out for a spin on Saturday and
> > Sunday, just around the local roads. Both rides were of only 10 miles
or
> > so. After about half an hour I experienced an ache across my shoulders,
> > mainly in the centre of my shoulders/base of the neck. After an hour it
was
> > quite painful.
> >
> > Has anyone experienced similar problems and who could offer possible
> > solutions/causes? Possible adjustment of the seat / bars etc? I have
> > adjusted the seat height and angle but haven't tried moving the seat
> > forward. I'm thinking by reducing the reach might help.
> >
> > Would appreciate any advice on this. Thanks,
>
> It might just be the effect of having to hold your head up to see where
> you're going.
>
> Your helmet's not made of lead, is it?
> --
> Michael MacClancy
Hi Michael, It could well be that, especially as my glasses slide down my
nose meaning I tend to hold my head back further than normal. As for asking
if my helmet is made of lead, I don't wear one!
--
Regards, Paul (R)
My Lake District walking site:
www.lakelandwalker.co.uk