Do you fit your bike for commuting?
When this year started, work commitments meant that I couldn't train to be competitive any more. My trusty Cannondale roadie has become a commute bike for me.
The problem is, now that I'm riding what was my race bike with a backpack that usually contains an iPad, a change of clothes, lunch and stationery (stationary? can never remember how to spell it), my back problems have returned. The right side of my shoulder and neck get kind of numb after about 5 km of riding. My commute is a nice 18 to 20km depending on which way I go.
I'm now wondering if I should take my bike, backpack and all to the shop for another bike fit. My bike was fitted to ride in races and for training, where I'm not carrying anything. I figure that with a backpack thrown in, there's definitely some postural changes somewhere. Should I be going to the shop to get my bike fit for commuting? Does anyone do that??