Road Bike Position Uncomfortable

Fore aft cleat position has changed over the years as cycling shoes have become stiffer.

Road bike position uncomfortable. Riding with a balanced and relaxed body position may seem like a basic skill for a road cyclist but it is something that even experienced riders struggle with and can cause frustration for beginner roadies. Active 3 years 6 months ago. A good bike fit can increase speed and comfort. While some cyclists find positioning the center of their cleat behind the ball of their foot the big bump on the foot behind the big toe 1 is comfortable others place the center of the pedal spindle even closer to the bump back from the pinky toe 5 on the outside of the foot.

I don t remember what saddle was on the bike but i could stay in aero position for long periods of time. But that was more uncomfortable on my wrists after a few rides. Last week i came home and set up my tt bike on the wahoo kickr for the 8 days in california challenge and started stage 1. Uncomfortable saddle position on road bike.

Proper body position on a road bike how to ride with proper body position on a road bike. After a few months the road position became more natural and now i find mountain bikes uncomfortable. There are some road bikes with flat bars and an upright riding position or just use a hybrid bike the kind suitable for commuting not the silly comfort bike ones with 26 wheels or shocks in the seatpost or suspension forks unless that s the kind of comfort your looking for. Viewed 340 times 2.

We d suggest that you take advice from a bike shop before altering your ride position and perhaps even have a full bike fit see below. As a very general rule if you have a more upright riding position you ll probably want a wider more padded saddle than if you adopt a more forward aggressive posture. I like many people exclusively rode mountain bikes as a kid so when i bought my first road bike in college i hated it. For example the riding position of a performance cyclist on a road bike will be very different to a leisure cyclist on a hybrid bike or a mountain biker who moves around on the saddle.

I ride a road bike three times a week bitten by strava bug i am 5 9 and use a 54 cm frame i installed my. Proper bike fit means you have a position on the bike that lets you ride as long as you want. My hands neck and lower back all hurt from the new position. Have a bike fit.

Yeah it s a little uncomfortable. Ask question asked 3 years 6 months ago. Cycling shouldn t be uncomfortable so if you are it s time to start making some changes.