Are There Any Bikes For People With Bad Backs?

I would say go with the recumbent. At least test ride one and make an informed decision.

There are lots of different kinds of 'bents, look here for a good catalog and good advice:
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Also consider the new "flat foot" or "crank forward" style of bikes like these, it's similar to a regular bike but you're sitting upright.

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Recumbent bikes have a completely different style seat, kind of like a mesh fording chair. Can't think of anything more comfortable than that.

I agree with the recumbent bike idea. A recumbent would probably be your best bet. The geometry on a bent would distribute your body weight differently- which might solve your problem.

Recumbent bikes are good. But just know that they are costly. I've seen some that are like $200. But the model didn't look very sturdy. The normal price range of those is usually $1000 or more even without a sale.

Recumbent bike sounds like your ultimate solution, and you can find some variation within that category to suit your needs. You could always try for a customized bike seat, although I've never done that myself. It could provide some extra support for your back and help avoid back pain during or after rides. Check into your options. I'm sure there's something available!

Try a recumbent bike. Easy on the bike and mind. I never tried one but I would definately try one just to see how it handles and what not. It is a very special piece of biking engineering.

Huh? I hadn't thought about the recumbents being for a bad back. I can't imagine how someone with a bad back would even get in one. Much less get out of it. It would probably be fine once you are in there though.

If I were in your situation I would not ride at all. I'm just being honest as you are taking a very big risk. These pains only become worse and more eternal as you grow older in age. Don't try to stir them up.

I would recommend you to go for a recumbent bike. as you are concerned because of your injury.Adding on recumbent bikes have comfortable seat which moves backward and forward properly with the proper weight distribution.distribution. Do not worry because of injury. For inquiry about the prices and other benefits do visit www.recumbentbikesforyou.com

Every injury is different and personal...

I'm not sure what is causing your discomfort or what the nature of it is, exactly. A fractured pelvis injury from 13-14 years ago should be completely healed by now. Perhaps there are pins, bone spurs or scarring issues? Joint problems in the hip socket? Are you experiencing pain as well as discomfort? Caused by the pressure of the seat? Effort? Where, exactly, is your area of discomfort?

A friend fractured his pelvis last May (2015) so badly he was in an external 'halo' device most of the summer. After removal of the halo device he had to start riding on a trainer with 135 MM cranks due to limited range of motion (also broke a leg in 12 places) and slowly work his way back to his usual 172.5 road cranks. He's now back on the bike and while not in perfect comfort, I'm sure, doing 50-mile training rides on the road and getting back to where he was.

I would advise you to talk to your orthopedic surgeon and discuss your physical symptoms while on the bike in detail. You might also seek the advice of a sports oriented orthopedist and get a recommendation for a good bike fitting that takes into account your physical issues. Just a guess, but it might take travelling to Colorado or California to find the expert advice you might need to resolve your physical issue.

The problem might be cured by something as simple as a change of saddles or and adjustment to your riding position. And as repeatedly suggested by the posters above, it may require trialing something like a recumbent bike. There are many types of recumbents with a variety of seat types and riding positions. Finding the 'right' recumbent might prove as challenging as getting a conventional bike properly fit to your physical limitations/issues.

Also, you might provide us with a more detailed history of your cycling prior to your ski injury.

shindiggermate - I too fractured my pelvis in 5 places including the acetabulum when I fell 12 feet from a tree back in 2012. It was the most painful injury I have ever endured. I was flat on my back for 5 weeks watching the summer olympics. However, after that 5 weeks was up, I hobbled on my crutches out to the garage and got on my recumbent tadpole trike and rode every day for the next 2 months. I could not walk without crutches, but I could ride. 🙂

As Campybob said, you need to talk to some experts as you should have healed by now.😕

This is a good question. I have been wondering if those recumbents were for people with a bad back. Probably hard to get out of one of those though if your back is bothering you. Its true you just need to try it. I'm thinking that if that doesn't work the more upright ones might be better. Mountain bike or the higher set handle bars. Its like an older style kinda. Pee wee Herman style, Lol. I'm looking at pictures of different bikes and there is one here with the banana seat and super high set handle bars, lol. Looks like a chopper. There are some that have a full back rest on the seat that goes up high. That is interesting for back problems cause it is almost like a whole chair.

Depending on how bad your back is, I'd also be inclined not to ride at all aswell to be honest. Not only is the bike itself going to be an issue but the actual riding itself could be aswell. Any jarring from a pothole or rough surface could have a huge impact.

Maybe the best thing would be to see if a physiotherapist could make some suggestions?

It's probably best to go for a recumbent bike, although I don't have any experience with them. I have friends and family who suffer from bad backs, but none of them ride. I sometimes get back aches, but that only happens when I haven't stayed fit.

Whatever you do, don't listen to the BS about not riding at all on some of these post. You've asked because you want to ride, you are alive so you can live!

...and not a word from the OP in almost a year.

CAMPYBOB said:

...and not a word from the OP in almost a year.

That's probably because he DIDN'T listen to the (apparently) BS advice on some of these posts. He carried on riding, as he wanted to be alive and live...Sadly their back went and they ended up falling off and ended up under a truck...

Recumbent bikes are the best for your backs, it allows you to sit back and bike allowing less stress to bother your painful back sores and such. I would highly recommend looking them, but they can be very expensive so if you are willing to pay more for a better back, go for it!