Long distance comfort

+1 for RDL

Socks

My problem with those symptoms was compression socks. They did wonders. 1352 miles and still good after 18 hours.

Thanks for the feedback guys. I have been looking at the ilium sport boards and think they might be a good solution. Also, since they are a simple bolt-on it would be relatively easy to change them out for the foot pegs on track day if necessary. I'm going to start looking at custom seats as well. Sargent seats is only 200 miles from me. It should be a nice ride and an excuse to get a burger. I really think its an ergonomic issue and not a health issue. I have a rode bicycle that I ride 100-150 miles a week and I hit the weights 3 times a week. I'm 60 and weigh 210lbs and I just benched 200lbs for 5 reps. Still, I have an annual physical coming up in a couple of months and will mention it to the doc. Like they say, more will be revealed.

Thanks for the feedback guys. I have been looking at the ilium sport boards and think they might be a good solution. Also, since they are a simple bolt-on it would be relatively easy to change them out for the foot pegs on track day if necessary. I'm going to start looking at custom seats as well. Sargent seats is only 200 miles from me. It should be a nice ride and an excuse to get a burger. I really think its an ergonomic issue and not a health issue. I have a rode bicycle that I ride 100-150 miles a week and I hit the weights 3 times a week. I'm 60 and weigh 210lbs and I just benched 200lbs for 5 reps. Still, I have an annual physical coming up in a couple of months and will mention it to the doc. Like they say, more will be revealed.

bhudak said:

Thanks for the feedback guys. I have been looking at the ilium sport boards and think they might be a good solution. Also, since they are a simple bolt-on it would be relatively easy to change them out for the foot pegs on track day if necessary. I'm going to start looking at custom seats as well. Sargent seats is only 200 miles from me. It should be a nice ride and an excuse to get a burger. I really think its an ergonomic issue and not a health issue. I have a rode bicycle that I ride 100-150 miles a week and I hit the weights 3 times a week. I'm 60 and weigh 210lbs and I just benched 200lbs for 5 reps. Still, I have an annual physical coming up in a couple of months and will mention it to the doc. Like they say, more will be revealed.

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Based on what you've said above, it sounds like ergonomics to me. A seat and taking some more frequent breaks will probably do the trick

I knew a guy

That had severe back pain riding a bike. Turns out his wallet was the culprit. I broke a tailbone landing in a tree in the Army on a night jump, so a wallet in the rear pocket is a no-go.

I have Raynaund's Syndrome which can produce pins and needles. The blood vessels constrict and certain weather conditions exacerbate it. Worse if I don't move around often. People now say "Sitting is the new smoking." You can't really wiggle around and change your sitting position on a bike as well as a car. So...

Don't hold the bars with a death grip. Use your index and thumb to apply pressure on the grips. Check your riding posture. If you have a so-so standing posture you'll mirror that on the bike. Stop and move around. Walk and be conscience of your daily walking and standing position to make it a habit you no longer think about.

Best advice so far. See a doctor. It could be a habit, chemical imbalance or orthopedic issue. Rule out what you can rule out then leave it to a pro.

Aside from a doc checkup, raise/move back the bars (Ilium), add GripPuppies, lower the pegs (Suburban) and then order a good custom saddle designed for your body and seating position (www.billmayer-saddles.com). My 2c.