Hi Guys, Sometimes I have a aching "crick" that I seem to get after being on the bike for an hour or so. Once I start to get this I have to sit up every five minutes or so for a few seconds. It seems to be at the very bottom of my neck where it joins the shoulders on the left side. My bike seems to fit okay - I have no other problems other than this annoying quible. I have the problem on my summer and winter bikes. Is it me the rider who has a weakness in this area that'll get better with training? Or is it incorrectly set up?
Sometimes I have a aching "crick" that I seem to get after being on the bike for an hour or so. Once I start to get this I have to sit up every five minutes or so for a few seconds. It seems to be at the very bottom of my neck where it joins the shoulders on the left side. My bike seems to fit okay - I have no other problems other than this annoying quible. I have the problem on my summer and winter bikes. Is it me the rider who has a weakness in this area that'll get better with training? Or is it incorrectly set up?
It's incorrectly set up. You need a bike set up with the pedals at the front, and with a comfy reclining seat instead of a saddle, so that you can comfortably look forward without developing a crick in your neck.
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Balin, Son of Fundin <[email hidden]> wrote: : Hi Guys,
: problem on my summer and winter bikes. Is it me the rider who has a : weakness in this area that'll get better with training? Or is it : incorrectly set up?
How long have you been riding like this, and has this just started or has it always done this. I'd suggest bars too low as a first guess myself.
It's incorrectly set up. You need a bike set up with the pedals at the front, and with a comfy reclining seat instead of a saddle, so that you can comfortably look forward without developing a crick in your neck.
I got [censored] at for that response last week! Harrumph! ;-)
"Balin, Son of Fundin" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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Hi Guys, Sometimes I have a aching "crick" that I seem to get after being on the
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for an hour or so. Once I start to get this I have to sit up every five minutes or so for a few seconds. It seems to be at the very bottom of my neck where it joins the shoulders on the left side. My bike seems to fit okay - I have no other problems other than this annoying quible. I have
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problem on my summer and winter bikes. Is it me the rider who has a weakness in this area that'll get better with training? Or is it incorrectly set up?
Would like to hear any comments. Regards, BSOF
I have recently posted a similar plea for help. See the Aching Shoulders thread for advice given. I had the same problem with my new bike. I rose the seat a couple of inches and the neck / shoulder pain went!
-- Regards, Paul (R) My Lake District walking site: www.lakelandwalker.co.uk
"Jon Senior" <jon_AT_restlesslemon_DOT_co_DOT_uk> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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Danny Colyer said:
It's incorrectly set up. You need a bike set up with the pedals at the front, and with a comfy reclining seat instead of a saddle, so that you can comfortably look forward without developing a crick in your neck.
I got [censored] at for that response last week! Harrumph! ;-)
Jon
I wonder who that could have been! ;o)
-- Regards, Paul (R) My Lake District walking site: www.lakelandwalker.co.uk
Hi Guys, Sometimes I have a aching "crick" that I seem to get after being on the bike for an hour or so. Once I start to get this I have to sit up every five minutes or so for a few seconds. It seems to be at the very bottom of my neck where it joins the shoulders on the left side. My bike seems to fit okay - I have no other problems other than this annoying quible. I have the problem on my summer and winter bikes. Is it me the rider who has a weakness in this area that'll get better with training? Or is it incorrectly set up?
Would like to hear any comments. Regards, BSOF
Does it feel like a burning crick or a stabbing crick? If it's a burning sensation then it is more likely to be a repetitive strain I.E. something you do all the time, like using a computer for long periods, that is exacerbated by one type of action. If it's a stabbing pain it would more likely be a tear in the muscle which is being teased. You often find this sort of injury caused by chin ups or weight exercises you may have to live with it. I have a similar injury which is now 12 years old and is very painful, added to my crushed heals, caused by cross decking in a high sea, I have many pains that I just have to live with. Thought your not wearing a rucksack are you? Sniper8052
