Quote Originally Posted by bones
wow so glad to hear I am not the only one with my shoulders hunched I just relized this week I was doing that. I have also been having pain in my lower back latley was scared my new bike is too small and that was causing it still have no idea why I have the pain. Should one ride with sraight arms or should they be bent a bit? Hope everyones pains go away soon.
Definitely bent a bit. Never lock your elbows as they take a lot of shock as you ride, particularly if you hit a rough patch. You don't want that shock to be taken by your joints, but by your muscles.

Emily