Re: Success with my walking foot

small change wrote:
"Taunto" <nope@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:44e92565$0$34509$742ec2ed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Michael Daly wrote:

It comes and goes actually. I have a sports masseuse who can set me straight somewhat, but the bike is an irritant, and I would like to ride more. Just can't afford a recumbent right now. Supposedly I'm supposed to ride by using my arms as a suspension unit, not just lock my elbows and put the weight down, but I just don't do it. Not sure how many folks do.


sound like you need to get a different stem lengtht, and possibly change the type of handlebar you use. Once I was properly fitted on my bike, I no longer need gel gloves or experienced numberness. If you are riding with locked arms, you have serious bike fit/cockpit issues. Get thee to a LBS ( local bike shop) and have your fit checked.



My right wrist is my Achilles heel, so to speak. My left wrist can tolerate much more than the right.

I've raised the height of the handlebars as much as I safely can (to get to a more upright position). I just started a part-time job working for REI. Wonder if they can tell me.

I'd like to get a recumbent though. REI doesn't carry them.

--
-------------------------
"Work like no one is watching,
Dance like you've never been hurt, and
Love like you don't need the money"

\
=8{B
\
.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: REI Warranty
    ... One of the responses was that REI frames had a ... On Friday night I went to the local REI retail location and discussed the ... The second had no idea about warranty and the third told me ... I brought the bike in on Saturday and was told that the shop manager would ...
    (rec.bicycles.tech)
  • Re: Mountain Equipment Co-op raises ire of bicycle industry
    ... Wonder why REI never faced such ire. ... How long until MEC moves beyond their house brand? ... store with several stores because the store was competing too much on ... I was a bike wrench quite some time ago, ...
    (rec.bicycles.tech)
  • Re: REI Warranty - Result
    ... rei service is however great ... It's problematic about frame warranties, ... The interesting thing about this bike is that they still make it. ... parts that will not switch from my old bike (headset, stem, and front ...
    (rec.bicycles.tech)
  • Re: REI Greatly Improves Novara Transfer Commute Bicycle. Now has Cro-Mo frame and Adjustable He
    ... Save another 5% if you get an REI Visa card. ... They've greatly improved the bicycle this year, moving to a Cro-Mo ... Shopping at REI is certainly more trendy that Target. ... But most bike ...
    (rec.bicycles.misc)
  • Re: bicycle for commuting in Las Vegas
    ... The chain will quite likely be worn and starting to skip on a bike that old, and the chain rings and free-wheel cogs might be worn, but those can be replaced. ... Is a generator practical, or should I stick to battery operated lights. ... Battery powered LED lights have gotten awfully good, they're especially useful if you just want to be seen on streets with lighting. ... REI has a sale going on right now. ...
    (rec.bicycles.misc)