No, this is not a post about donuts...
I bought a new roadbike last week, after riding my FX for about a year.
The first ride on the new Lexa did not go well. I was very sore in my arms, shoulders and lower back. The saddle was horrible. I couldn't wait to get off the bike.
I took it to the LBS on Friday, distraught, thinking I should have gone with the 56 instead of the 58.
The LBS guys put me back up on the trainer on the 58 and re-evaluated the fit (they ended up not changing anything), took some pictures to show me what i looked like on it, explained how I should be positioned, etc.
They then put me on the 56 Lexa, and I could see right away it was too short for me. With the seat at the proper height for my legs, I had to bend way over at the waist to reach the bars.
After some discussion about my general fitness...well, I need to work on my mushy core.
I got a new saddle (Terry Butterfly), and took it out for another ride today. Things felt better...I think the change from upright hybrid to the road bike was just more than what I was expecting.
Just wondering if others had the same experience when moving from an upright bike to road? How long did it take to get used to it? Tips for strengthening core and lower back muscles?