Injury or Symptom | Possible Causes | Suggested Adjustments |
---|---|---|
Low-Back Pain | Incorrect reach, Incorrect saddle position, reduced low-back flexibility | Check upper-body position, reassess seat position, “roll from hips”, raise bars |
Neck Pain | Excessive neck extension, incorrect riding position | Raise handlebars, consider upright handlebars, unlock elbows; change hand, head, and neck positions frequently |
Knee Pain | Saddle too low and/or too far forward | Raise saddle and/or move saddle back |
Hand Numbness/Tingling | Incorrect frame size, too much weight on hands, reach is too long | Ensure correct frame size, decrease reach/drop, padded gloves |
Saddle Pain (Front & Center) | Bars too low and/or incorrect saddle fit | Raise bars and/or tip saddle down, ensure correct saddle fit |
Reference: Bike Fit Flowsheet - Jay Dicharry MPT, SCS