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02-07-22, 08:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,289
Posted By rbk_3

So another wrinkle, I did a trainer ride on the...

So another wrinkle, I did a trainer ride on the hybrid yesterday and it flared my lower back pain right up, couldn't even sleep last night it was nagging so bad. Interesting that it would get flared...
02-06-22, 04:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,694
Posted By rbk_3

Yes top tube is 15mm longer with a 25mm higher...

Yes top tube is 15mm longer with a 25mm higher stack.
02-06-22, 04:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,694
Posted By rbk_3

Thanks for the replies. I am going to get to take...

Thanks for the replies. I am going to get to take it for a ride on the trainer at the LBS (middle of winter here) and I’ll make a decision as to whether I want to wait or not to try the Large.
02-05-22, 09:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,289
Posted By rbk_3

I’m not getting the numbness problems. I solved...

I’m not getting the numbness problems. I solved that with the Specialized Power. Now I on a Rido R2 which is a super unique saddle that is said the be the best nosed saddle for perennial pressure.
02-04-22, 07:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,694
Posted By rbk_3

If I want to be more upright on a hybrid, Is buying the size down an ok idea?

Looking at a Cannondale Quick 1, I am 5’11 and the M sizing recommendation is 5’5 to 5’10. So I am really close to the end range of the M and about in the middle of the L size 5’9 to 6’2.

another...
02-03-22, 11:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,289
Posted By rbk_3

Yes, it is a deep full ache that I don’t know...

Yes, it is a deep full ache that I don’t know exactly where it comes from. Like I can’t press on the pain like it’s a muscle and can’t really move to make it worse if that makes sense. Just a...
02-02-22, 06:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,289
Posted By rbk_3

Nagging low back pain after riding my road bike but not after riding Hybrid

I took about 4 years off cycling due to low back/ pelvic pain I was getting after cycling that would last several days after a ride. It started after I got heavy into road cycling and had adjusted...
05-29-20, 12:50 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,354
Posted By rbk_3

i still have pain after Ido certain things but...

i still have pain after Ido certain things but have not been able to get it fixed. I been to a couple pelvic physios and a bunch of chiropractors doctors etc.

I have taken up running this spring...
03-17-19, 07:46 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,354
Posted By rbk_3

18 months after this started, I still am in pain...

18 months after this started, I still am in pain every day. Sitting is a nightmare, any exercise flares it up. Been to a million different specialists and no one can tell em why.

I bought a $5k...
03-17-19, 07:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,907
Posted By rbk_3

I had to give up biking. It has been 18 months...

I had to give up biking. It has been 18 months since I road and I have pain every day since, in my perineum. I have a dull ache that won't go away and I've been to a million specialists and they...
Forum: Recumbent
06-21-18, 02:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,223
Posted By rbk_3

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/326x288/997f382d_78a6_4836_aa2d_ee3f4c833c51_f7dc1dfcdff94d31b42b24b21f3eb2b561ae2702.gif


i meant I should of test rode some bents before I...
Forum: Recumbent
05-06-18, 07:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,223
Posted By rbk_3

i posted earlier in this thread. i ended up...

i posted earlier in this thread. i ended up getting a Bachetta Carbon Aero 3.0 framekit at the end of March directly from Bachetta. I fitted it with a 105 groupset I bought from Wiggle and fittied it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-18, 03:41 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 31,702
Posted By rbk_3

CCM is a Crappy Tire bike. Sora will be miles...

CCM is a Crappy Tire bike. Sora will be miles upon miles better.

How old are the bikes you're looking at? Is the 105 5700 or 5800?
03-31-18, 07:33 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,354
Posted By rbk_3

So terrible news. I got the Bacchetta Carbon Aero...

So terrible news. I got the Bacchetta Carbon Aero 3.0 and I think this bike is flaring up my perineum pain just as my regular road bike. I took a 15 minute trainer ride and I have the same dull...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-18, 11:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 742
Posted By rbk_3

Yep, thanks that was it. There was a spacer.

Yep, thanks that was it. There was a spacer.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-18, 10:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 742
Posted By rbk_3

2015 Bontrager Wheel 10 speed, convert to 11 speed?

I am selling my bike, it was upgraded to Ulegra 11 speed from Tiagra 10 speed. I also bought, a new wheel set that I want to keep.

I want to put the stock wheels back on but can’t get the 11...
03-04-18, 06:55 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,354
Posted By rbk_3

The point where the actual pain exists. For...

The point where the actual pain exists. For example, if you have a sore muscle, you can press on the area and it causes pain. No where externally, or internally when I went for pelvic floor physio...
Forum: Recumbent
03-02-18, 08:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,223
Posted By rbk_3

I am in Ontario as well and in the market for a...

I am in Ontario as well and in the market for a recumbent due to not being able to ride.

I was thinking about making the trip to Bicycle Man in NY as well to test ride a Bacchetta A70. I am just...
02-22-18, 11:54 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,354
Posted By rbk_3

Usually 500 -1000 km a month in the summer. I...

Usually 500 -1000 km a month in the summer. I wear bibs and cycling jersey.
02-22-18, 10:10 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,354
Posted By rbk_3

I went to the Dr, had my prostate checked, a PSA...

I went to the Dr, had my prostate checked, a PSA test. I had an ultra sound for a hernia. Nothing turned up.
Pelvic pain doesn't seem to be something even urologists know anything about. If it...
02-22-18, 06:12 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,354
Posted By rbk_3

So I have been looking at some recumbents...

So I have been looking at some recumbents bikes/trikes. I am not ready to pull the trigger, but I do have some questions.

I ride a Road Bike with Ultegra components. What is a similar set of...
02-21-18, 06:58 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,354
Posted By rbk_3

I actually have the Rido R2 on now. Essentially a...

I actually have the Rido R2 on now. Essentially a noseless saddle with a nose. I had my fitter pressure map it and it was literally 100% of the pressure on my sit bones. Literally nothing on the soft...
02-21-18, 04:15 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,354
Posted By rbk_3

Those Bacchetta look interesting to say the...

Those Bacchetta look interesting to say the least. How do you even get started on one of those? I am not quite ready to go that route yet, but something to consider down the line potentially.
02-21-18, 03:27 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,354
Posted By rbk_3

Has anyone been faced with the possibility they may never be able to ride again?

I'll start off by linking to this thread from last summer when this whole thing started.

...
01-11-18, 09:58 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 38,629
Posted By rbk_3

Sorry to revive an old thread. This past summer I...

Sorry to revive an old thread. This past summer I got back into cycling and went from 0-100 doing over 2000k in July/August. Mid way through August, I began developing a pain deep inside my perennial...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-24-17, 01:21 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,310
Posted By rbk_3

In case you can’t read my PM here is what I sent ...

In case you can’t read my PM here is what I sent



Hey man, thanks for your post. It gives me a little hope that someone went through something similar and has recovered.


What exactly was...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-17, 08:57 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,310
Posted By rbk_3

Pm sent :)

Pm sent :)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-17, 10:40 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,310
Posted By rbk_3

Almost 2 months since I last rode and the pain...

Almost 2 months since I last rode and the pain hasn't went away. I am finding playing any sports makes if flare up again. I am going to see a pelvic floor pysio in a few weeks. Had an ultrasound to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-17, 05:11 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,310
Posted By rbk_3

I think I am going to have to try and go with a...

I think I am going to have to try and go with a saddle that removes 100% of the soft tissue pressure for now until I get this sorted out. I am going to buy the Spongy Wonder to ride in the trainer...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-17, 06:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,310
Posted By rbk_3

I have the Specialzed Power mentioned on the...

I have the Specialzed Power mentioned on the video.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-17, 07:27 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,310
Posted By rbk_3

At this point it might be time to start worrying...

At this point it might be time to start worrying about the possibility of dealing with chronic pain rather than when I can get back on the bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-17, 02:45 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,310
Posted By rbk_3

I consulted with a physiotherapist who thinks...

I consulted with a physiotherapist who thinks that it might be pudendal neuralgia.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-17, 10:12 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,310
Posted By rbk_3

Hopefully. It's been 6 days now and I had trouble...

Hopefully. It's been 6 days now and I had trouble sleeping last night due to the aches. This is by far the longest it has lasted at this intensity.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-17, 09:21 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,310
Posted By rbk_3

Doctors appointment seemed pretty useless. He...

Doctors appointment seemed pretty useless. He just felt around a bit and didn't think it was a hernia.

I suggested it may be Osteitis Pubis but he said there isn't really any treatment for that...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-17, 10:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,168
Posted By rbk_3

No I have a gaming PC. The MacBook just has...

No I have a gaming PC.
The MacBook just has graphics integrated into the CPU. It's not really meant to play video games and will really make it work.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-17, 09:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,168
Posted By rbk_3

I have the same MacBook and it works on low...

I have the same MacBook and it works on low settings but it heats up like crazy and the fans will be going full blast.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-17, 04:36 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,310
Posted By rbk_3

I will bring that up with him, thanks. I took a...

I will bring that up with him, thanks. I took a few spins and it seems pretty even from my point of view but it probably is stubble if there is a difference and not easily noticed by the naked eye. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-17, 03:27 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,310
Posted By rbk_3

I'm not sure. I have never been measured. ...

I'm not sure. I have never been measured.

The fitter didn't seem to be concerned with my pressure maps. I believe it was 48/52 left to right which is well within normal range. I have a free...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-17, 06:47 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,310
Posted By rbk_3

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/b_rad4/BB8A...

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a362/b_rad4/BB8AB5A2-2853-4710-8DB0-FD597176D982.png


Here is my pressure map, easy effort in the drops. This is the worst case scenario. Hoods is better and...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-17, 06:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,310
Posted By rbk_3

Really eh? All 3 Trek Dealers around here have...

Really eh? All 3 Trek Dealers around here have that so I assumed the big city ones did. Ziggys in Kitchener, Grand Riger Cycle in Cambridge and Speed River in Guelph all have it.

I originally had...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-17, 05:34 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,310
Posted By rbk_3

Yep, that's the same scenario when I tore...

Yep, that's the same scenario when I tore cartilage. Kicking around for 2 months with the local doctors the. went to Waterloo Sports Medicine, he diagnosed me in 1 visit and had me in surgery in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-17, 05:09 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,310
Posted By rbk_3

I sent the following to the local Sports Medicine...

I sent the following to the local Sports Medicine Centre that I had great success with for a previous injury.



"Hello,

At the end of June I picked up cycling again. For the first 1500km,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-17, 03:49 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,310
Posted By rbk_3

And this sounds exactly what I'm experiencing ...

And this sounds exactly what I'm experiencing

"In case of less severe instances of the injury, the symptoms may include stiffness and mild ache in the groin area that increase when one rests...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-17, 02:02 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,310
Posted By rbk_3

More research and I think it could maybe be...

More research and I think it could maybe be Osteitis Pubis.

https://www.hxbenefit.com/osteitis-pubis.html
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-17, 01:34 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,310
Posted By rbk_3

Sounds exactly like a "Sports Hernia" the only...

Sounds exactly like a "Sports Hernia" the only thing that's off about this definition is the severe pain. I wouldn't say it is severe.

http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00573

"A...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-17, 01:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,310
Posted By rbk_3

It's so tough for me to lay low because I just...

It's so tough for me to lay low because I just got my power meter and upgraded to Ultegra groupset, but I guess I may have no choice. I just hope the doctors appointment isn't a waste of time.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-17, 11:25 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,310
Posted By rbk_3

There doesn't appear to be any sort of buldge and...

There doesn't appear to be any sort of buldge and it doesn't hurt to bend or pick anything up.




That seems like it is a lot higher than where any of my pain is.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-17, 10:25 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,310
Posted By rbk_3

Kneeling I don't think so. Sex there's a tiny bit...

Kneeling I don't think so. Sex there's a tiny bit of discomfort that isn't normally there, but it isn't painful or anything.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-17, 10:22 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,310
Posted By rbk_3

Yes I would say that's a good discription,...

Yes I would say that's a good discription, somewhere in between there. Sometimes feels like it may be my junk, sometime above.

I understand they have limitations and are not doctors. That's why I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-17, 10:14 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,310
Posted By rbk_3

This was done last Friday. I had a full bike fit....

This was done last Friday. I had a full bike fit. My pressure was pretty much perfect according to my fitter.
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