Hi All,
This is my first post so please be gently with me!
I have been cycling for about six months averaging about 80 miles per week. After about one hour in the saddle I get really bad neck ache and pain in my lower right back, lumber region. The neck pain is so severe that I basically cant turn my head to look behind me, when turning etc, the back pain seems to drain my energy after about 2 hours of riding! I know this sounds dramatic but basically I have got loads left in my legs but feel crippled with my back.
The problem didn't seem as bad until a few months ago when I changed to Shimano SDP-SL's. When fitting the pedals and cleats I had to raise my saddle by about an inch to get full range out of my legs.
I am about 5'8"-5'9" tall and am riding a 50 cm frame Claud Butler. I don't know whether I am too big for the bike and maybe this is causing the pain.
I generally ride on the hoods just going to the drops for fast downhill sections, like most I presume.
The pain goes away after I have been off the bike for a couple of hours with no long lasting effect.
Any suggestions?
Cheers
John