Not a new rider, but new road bike

[marni]

while I agree that a fitting at another bike shop might help, and that if it doesn't you should possibly research a new bike, I would also like to mention the fact that I routinely ride 40-60 miles 2 or 3 times a week. I have been doing this for four years and in addition have ridden across the country twice and do several centuries a year to raise money, so I am definite that my bike fits On occasion, the hands hurt and go numb, it depends on the ride, the day, the phase of the moon and how tired the rest of my body is. I love Pearl Izumi gloves with the padding for unlnar numbness. My neck is pretty routinely stiff after a long ride because I tend to ride with my head lifted quite a bit to avoid white line stupidity but again it depends on the ride, the weather, head wind or not, and the phase of the moon and how tired my body is. It also depends on how much time I spend in the drops as opposed to upright or aerobars.

Just saying that you should start doing some neck and head rolls after you bike. That plus a hot shower and let it pound on your neck a while.

marni

[nikkoblu2]

Thank you both for your insightful replies. I'll be going in to the bike shop this weekend to discuss swapping the bike for something different. I'm just getting a strong feeling this is not going to be the right position for me.

[blackhillsbiker]

I'm liking my road bike much better after I have restarted yoga. My back and neck are much more comfortable now. Still, if I want to do lots of miles with minimal discomfort, my Kona Dew is the bike I choose. Somehow the fit and position are perfect for me.

Deb