SEREvince
Adventurer
So after a months worth of researching sizing, bikes, components etc I pulled the trigger and ordered this. :bike_rider:
The local bike shop assembled it and sized it. We discussed the stem length being long for me (11cm) and having little to no rise, but since I had nothing to compare too I figured I'd give it a shot. I was stretched waayyy out!
WRONG ANSWER! After a short 1hr ride my neck, hands and shoulders were killing me! I swear if someone would have made a offer on the bike that included a ride home I would have sold it on the spot for a massage and some motrin. .
The good news is that shockingly the seat was comfortable, I had no pain in the bum or more important areas. Which was a concern since the seat on road bikes generally look like they were designed so you would pedal like your life depended on it so you could get the heck off of it. My legs also felt great despite some pretty good climbs
And despite randomly pawing trough gears like a blind monkey, I was able to make great time over some very hilly miles. I think once I get comfortable with where the gears are I will be screaming right along (figuratlively I hope).
I am praying that a shorter stem with some rise to it will fix my woes! Not too happy to have a $1000 worth of bike and associated kit that I don't want to use right now. C'est la vie or whatever .
Cheers
Vince
The local bike shop assembled it and sized it. We discussed the stem length being long for me (11cm) and having little to no rise, but since I had nothing to compare too I figured I'd give it a shot. I was stretched waayyy out!
WRONG ANSWER! After a short 1hr ride my neck, hands and shoulders were killing me! I swear if someone would have made a offer on the bike that included a ride home I would have sold it on the spot for a massage and some motrin. .
The good news is that shockingly the seat was comfortable, I had no pain in the bum or more important areas. Which was a concern since the seat on road bikes generally look like they were designed so you would pedal like your life depended on it so you could get the heck off of it. My legs also felt great despite some pretty good climbs
And despite randomly pawing trough gears like a blind monkey, I was able to make great time over some very hilly miles. I think once I get comfortable with where the gears are I will be screaming right along (figuratlively I hope).
I am praying that a shorter stem with some rise to it will fix my woes! Not too happy to have a $1000 worth of bike and associated kit that I don't want to use right now. C'est la vie or whatever .
Cheers
Vince