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new bike = sore neck

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  • 09-04-2008 10:22pm
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    littleknown
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    Hi,im new to mountainbiking and have only been out around 10 times so far. i have ended up with a really sore neck which stopped me from continuing the last time i was out. does anyone know what could have caused this? i also had sore wrists although that was bearable. Im wondering if it has anything to do with spd pedals which limit the movement of the feet or is it to do with saddle height, stem etc. anyone any info?


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    Morgan
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    It's extremely unlikely that it's your pedals.

    It's probably either the height difference between your saddle and bars (generally the bars should be level with or a little below the saddle) or the distance from saddle to bars, determined by the top-tube length and stem-length (could be too long or too short).

    Both of these can be adjusted by moving or changing your stem/seatpost as long as the frame is the correct size for you.


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