start stretching like crazy...daily. and go work out in the gym a bit to strenthen your core and back.
and get back on the road bike! get something like a specialized roubaix or a cannondale synapse. more upright riding position...very comfy ride. i HIGHLY recommend the specialized roubaix as a comfy bike worth of being raced.
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10-01-2008, 02:28 PM #1
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10-01-2008, 02:36 PM #2
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We'd love to see your bike (cleaned up of course) you are the same age I am, and I ride a road bike. (not in an extreme position however)
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10-01-2008, 05:14 PM #3
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You might want to look at flat bar road bikes like the Specialized Sirrus, Jamis Coda, and Trek Pilot.
I have a Jamis Coda Comp I use as a commuter bike. It's fairly quick and has mountain gearing.I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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10-01-2008, 05:59 PM #4
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The Pilot has drop bars.
Originally Posted by MDHillSlug
The Trek FX5 (or higher) might be comparable to your Jamis, plus it has a more relaxed TT.
Last edited by Zen; 10-01-2008 at 06:08 PM.
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10-02-2008, 06:06 AM #5
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That's right, I'm getting my bikes confused; the Pilot is comparable to my Sequoia. Both are relaxed geometry road bikes with drop bars. Originally Posted by Zen
I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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10-02-2008, 07:56 AM #6
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RE: Bike Advice
Thanks for all the advice, everyone. The Trek FX5 is one I had looked at online, and it just might be the ticket. In the meantime, I think I'll take my PA Cycles road bike in for a consultation and get it ready to ride again. Replacing those 20 year old tires and brake pads, at a minimum.
My family and I just returned from a 3 week trip to Germany. Although I had heard about the huge % of people who commute by bike, it still was amazing to see the streams of people on bikes going to and from work. Although German drivers are maniacally focussed on their driving, they treat bike riders with respect. If they can't safely pass with at least a meter to spare, they wait.
Thanks again!Ricka
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10-02-2008, 08:28 AM #7
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I'm kind of with those that have suggested you try it before you say you can't do it. If you have no back issues there is no reason to expect a well fitted bike to give you some.
If you are really commited to no having a road bike, have you looked at recumbents? My friend rides an ActionBent and she can make that thing fly!
Her's has under-seat stearing, so the hand position is the most ergonimically correct of any I've seen.
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