Lower back pain

[Harryburgundy]

Grrrr...OK, I'm not in my youth so a bit of complaint is to expected, but I'm getting ridiculous lower back pain after any kind of off-road stuff.
My bike is fully-rigid, so that doesn't help, but do you think I should simply get front suspension bike (I don't want to do that to my Kona Kilauea...so that would have to go :cry: ) or is it time to think the unthinkable....full sus.
I have always liked my bikes simple...so have never thought about the full sus. option before.
Any ideas/thoughts :?:

 

[JeRkY]

I was left thinking the exact same thing after a ride on saturday... tbh I had my forks pumped up very hard as i normally use that bike for my commuter. Im hoping a little air bleed will make the bumpy stuff a little more comfortable.

Either that or its time to get an XC full susp.

 

[craiga]

I've suffered the same since hitting 40 - Right in the lumbar region - really painful.
Tracked it dwn to the riding position. I've put adjustable stems on both my MTB & road bike & it's made a massive difference.
Having a more upright riding position is much more comfortable & I don't get back ache anymore - 49 now.

 

[FairfaxPat]

back pain

I got rid of back pain when I got my five inch travel full suspension bike.

 

[shovelon]

Although I will never go back to a hardtail, a suspension seatpost worked wonders in my early years.

Moving my seat forward and riser bars helped a good amount too.

I can't see rigid forks being the cuprit, but I recall wrist pain back in the rigid days, but that may be due to flat bars.

Good luck with that.

Terry

 

[yo-eddy]

Sorry to say but my lower back pains normally refer to a lack of training (hours) on the bike :roll: . Allways when I get back on the bike after a longer period of not riding (..sorry) I have problems the first few rides. Think the older you get the longer it takes your body to understand what you are asking for
ps I'm riding a rigid bike but am still fairly young (32) but tall (6ft5) and heavy (100kg)

 

[al]

Hi,

After going through a few months of physio at the local hospital and a shed load of cash at the back doc.

All i can say is warm up and stretch before jumping on your sled of choice!

my back injury was a direct cause from commuting to work cold.
Only after my back was stuffed did i think about how i rode. I would wake at 5.30 and be charging down the road 15 mins later! And on my ss.

So try easing yourself into a ride maybe. And if you do this and it doesnt work just go out and buy a SantaCruz Superlight like i did

Remember back pain is the perfect excuse to buy more bikes!

All the best with your back, Al

 

[JustKev]

Remember back pain is the perfect excuse to buy more bikes!

like anyone here needs an excuse.

HB - what about something like a Moots YBB?

 

[Iwasgoodonce]

I have two main bikes and a knackered back. Both the bikes are the same size with very similar tube lengths and geometry. The Saracen has the original Prestiege XT seatpost and the Bontrager has a USE 'suspension' post offering not a lot of travel. I can ride the Bontrager right up to the point my tadgered shoulders give up, at least twice as long as the Saracen.
Maybe the titanium takes some of the 'buzz' from the ride, but I can't imagine it could help with the sort of impact that will have an effect on my back.
It would be worth trying one before a new bike beckons!

 

[P20]

I've had problems with lower back niggles(nothing too serious) that used to develop on long climbs. It wasn't helped by riding with my bag too high on my back. Although occasional use of weights to strengthen back and shoulders, i still back the straps off on the bag to run it lower down when climbing and tighten them for the downhill bits.
Could be worth trying different stems - shorter/higher. Or just go full suss, but make sure it fits