Hi, everyone. I am new here but not new to cycling. I have been riding a Serotta road bike for the past 4 or 5 years, having ridden a recumbent for a couple of years prior. When I bought the recumbent, I was having a lot of back problems and the upright position on a diamond frame was very painful and uncomfortable. My back problems have been gone for several years, which is why I bought the Serotta. My problem is that the Serotta doesn't fit me well at all and is way too small. The bike was built for someone else who ended up purchasing a different Serotta. My measurements were similar to hers, so after trying many bikes, the LBS showed me the Serotta. The bike felt good to me at the time, while no others did. When I took the Serotta to my LBS they cringed at the fit. My neck is out further than stem because the frame is so small. My neck and shoulders are uncomfortable on the bike and my ITB is very tight. I sit very upright on the bike, rather than stretched over the bike. My guess is having come from a recumbent position, this position was most comfortable at the time. I rode the bike pain free up until this year.

I am looking at bikes now. I test rode a Ruby Pro today and had glute tightness within 5 minutes of riding on the trainer. Could this be because of the change in riding position? I have no idea what to look for as far as fit with another bike. I trusted the LBS the last time around and would like to be more knowledgeable this time.

Thank you for any help you can give me!!

Kenda