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BACK in the saddle
I need some advice please. I formerly rode Road and Touring Bikes, however it has been a cpl years following traumatic accident that left me with Spinal fusion, And messed up neck. Needless to say a RODE bike and geometry wd not suffice my ergonomics. I am 5'7 with 29/30 inseam, have not kept up with the changes in past several years, any suggestions wd be apreciated, looking for a comfortable ride, more upright than over the bar.
I need the bike for my continued recovery. Thank you, Best regards
I need the bike for my continued recovery. Thank you, Best regards
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My dad ordered a Breezer from a shop in SA a few years ago. Breezer does a good job. Linus also puts reasonable bits on their bikes. Or build your own upright bike.
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Take a test ride at a Trek or Cannondale dealer. I know they have a more upright bike in both of there lines other than the Quick and Fx . Realistic prices also with good company backing. Just an idea that can get you back on a bike without breaking the bank if it doesn't work out for you. I bought a used mountain bike and put a few dollars into it to find out if getting back on a bike was going to work for me after having back surgery years ago. It proved I could and sold it for what I had invested and bought a nice hybrid.
Hope this works out for you, Frank.
Hope this works out for you, Frank.
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I think the world of bikes is just waiting for you to get back on the saddle! I needed a change recently and was surprised how much the bikes have changed. When I bought my Miyata 914, there was not much of a choice, but now, you can get as upright as you want, and still have a great quality, lightweight bike, with top notch components. I went with the Specialized Roubaix, which has a shorter top tube, and a little higher hand hold than my Miyata, but still is a nice sporty looking bike. Just go out and try some of the bikes at the local shops and test ride them to see how you like them. My old Miyata had 52/39 - 11-26 gears, my new has 46/36 - 11-36 gears. MUCH nicer for the hills.
Good luck getting back on the bike. I've actually not ridden my new bike yet, but hoping soon to be on it. I too have had a bit of a recovery problem from an injury early this summer. It's crap getting old!
Good luck getting back on the bike. I've actually not ridden my new bike yet, but hoping soon to be on it. I too have had a bit of a recovery problem from an injury early this summer. It's crap getting old!
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I need some advice please. I formerly rode Road and Touring Bikes, however it has been a cpl years following traumatic accident that left me with Spinal fusion, And messed up neck. Needless to say a RODE bike and geometry wd not suffice my ergonomics. I am 5'7 with 29/30 inseam, have not kept up with the changes in past several years, any suggestions wd be apreciated, looking for a comfortable ride, more upright than over the bar.
I need the bike for my continued recovery. Thank you, Best regards
I need the bike for my continued recovery. Thank you, Best regards
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Consider a recumbent. If I were to buy one right now it would be the Bacchetta Bella.
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Go check out a tadpole trike.
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I am too new to offer any specific bike advice, but will pass along my experience of the past couple of years.
Tires can make a bad bike better, and a good bike great. In general, a fatter tire requires lower pressure, and is often more comfortable. Old thinking was that tires had to be skinny to be fast, but wider tires are often just as efficient, depending on construction.
Next is the seat; the more upright, the more weight you will carry there. The right seat for you may make a big difference. You may find that a gel seat, or one with springs may make it easier.
So many good bike choices from several bike manufactures, who in turn buy their frames from a limited number of factories in Taiwan (and other places), and then add parts from a very limited number of companies. I'd strongly suggest finding a good bike shop that will let you try different combinations, and see what fits.
Tires can make a bad bike better, and a good bike great. In general, a fatter tire requires lower pressure, and is often more comfortable. Old thinking was that tires had to be skinny to be fast, but wider tires are often just as efficient, depending on construction.
Next is the seat; the more upright, the more weight you will carry there. The right seat for you may make a big difference. You may find that a gel seat, or one with springs may make it easier.
So many good bike choices from several bike manufactures, who in turn buy their frames from a limited number of factories in Taiwan (and other places), and then add parts from a very limited number of companies. I'd strongly suggest finding a good bike shop that will let you try different combinations, and see what fits.
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I almost hate to recommend a recumbent, mostly because in this situation it plays into the (inaccurate) stereotype that all bent riders have back problems or other disabilities that prevent them from riding uprights. That doesn't mean it isn't a potentially-good choice, though. The Bacchetta Bella mentioned by Dudelsack would be an example of a bent with relatively upright seating for a neutral neck angle. Other possibilities would be RANS long wheelbase, or finding a used TourEasy.