I am turning 50 this year and have had my eye on getting a cusom built bike for a long time! I was looking at Luna bikes for years, but Margo doesn't build bikes anymore. Now I am looking at Sweetpea bicycles.
I typically ride only about 40-50 miles per week and I ride in about 3 charity bike rides per year. 80-100 miles is the most I've ever done at one time. My problem is this: I seem to have a lot of arm, neck and shoulder pain. If it weren't for that, I might be able to ride a lot more. I have had my bike fit to me and I think it's as good as it will get. I currently ride a Trek Pilot. The arm neck and shoulder pain is why I'm considering a custom bike. However, I'm concerned that after spending all that money, I might not have solved the problem of the arm and neck pain.
Now I'm trying to decide between a custom bike or perhaps a recumbent bike. I've never tried one of those. I'm not a fast rider and not a great hill climber. If I get any slower on hills (like they say with recumbents); I'm worried I won't make it up the hill at all.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!