thank you.well some of the other bike forums i peeked in were all about Expensive bikes. i'm not working so money is a factor. But the Schwinn i got is pretty nice, at least for a cheap bike. as i mentioned i am doing this for fitness, so if i get better and then i want a better bike, i might be able to get one. my Dr says just try to do normal daily routine with my Elbow, but my days are never routine. so i just play by ear. so i was hoping someone might have had the same experiences and could give me some insight on it.
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08-27-2006, 10:32 AM #1
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08-27-2006, 10:42 AM #2
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Hi ColleenT,
One suggestion, if you haven't done it already, take your bike to a bike shop and have them check it out and make sure it is put together properly. Target employees stock shelves they don't build bikes.
Concerning the elbow, I had golfer's elbow, due to a bike accident. Initially, I wasn't allowed to ride for 6 weeks, had PT and 2 cortizone shots. I went to a hand specialist and he said the pain tends to burn itself out over time. That was 3 years ago but occasionally it talks me.
Did your Dr. give you any stretches to do, they helped me a lot initally with the injury.
Good luck with your bike and think of it this way, you are riding and doing something to improve your health.
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08-27-2006, 10:49 AM #3
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Hi Colleen, don't have any advice, but just wanted to say "Welcome" to the boards. My first bike was from Target, and it was the one that got me loving to ride. My current bike (a Giant) is the bees knees, and I love him. I practically live at Target, and have seen their Schwinns. Nice bikes!!!!
Glad to have you join us here! Have many fun miles with your bike.
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08-27-2006, 12:03 PM #4
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hi & welcome! i am a chronic ankle sprainer (when i don't keep up w my exercises). in fact i sprained my ankle in late may. usually cycling itself is great for loosening up stiff ankles as you can go thru a good range of motion without putting weight down on it. it works for me & it's always the exercise (on a stationary bike) that my PTs recommend.
give it a try, starting slowly. good luck.
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