Quote Originally Posted by Bootyscadoodle View Post
Has anyone else had sore shoulders like this from riding? Is it a fit issue, or maybe a conditioning issue?
Maybe a little of both. My first thought was to maybe go with a shorter stem. This will bring the handlebars in some and put you in a more upright position with less pressure on your shoulders and neck. I think Specialized generally outfits their bikes with a 100 mm stem. I have an 80 mm on mine, but I also ride a unisex bike, Specialized Roubaix.

My next thought was maybe you might want a wider handlebar. You described your hands feeling a little squished. If you have broad shoulders, you might want to swap it out for a wider handlebar or one with ergo drops, like Salsa Short and Shallow.

I think it takes about 3 months to get fully acclimated to riding and for the body to develop the flexibility for the riding position. So hang in there.