Malturbo Posted December 22, 2012 Share Anyone got any advise, I have a friend (female) who has very sore thighs when she rides. She had her bike set up by fellow riders and was ok, then had it done profesionaly and now suffers again, has anyone had similar problems or got any advise. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/124988-sore-legs/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted December 22, 2012 Share How long ago was the setup? Is your friend fit or just a casual rider? Is it after every ride or just when she has been out for a long distance-fast paced ride? I have not had a pro bike fit but I should imagine it takes some time to adjust? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/124988-sore-legs/#findComment-1890942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted December 22, 2012 Share If she had a proper fit done like Ergo or Bg then the problem is most likely being unfit. Gooi some arnica oil on those puppies and ride some more. Here's your chance to be very supportive and help her out. If she applies the embrocation herself she might just injure here muscles more. 'Be a man' help her out. ChUkKy and Malturbo 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/124988-sore-legs/#findComment-1890957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted December 22, 2012 Share Oh yes, spin baby , spin. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/124988-sore-legs/#findComment-1890958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJacques Posted December 22, 2012 Share Oh yes, spin baby , spin. Yup, pushing too heavy gears could make the legs sore. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/124988-sore-legs/#findComment-1890975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted December 22, 2012 Share Im having the same problem but thats what happens when you buy a too small road bike just because you really want the bike.... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/124988-sore-legs/#findComment-1890976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malturbo Posted December 22, 2012 Share How long ago was the setup? Is your friend fit or just a casual rider? Is it after every ride or just when she has been out for a long distance-fast paced ride? I have not had a pro bike fit but I should imagine it takes some time to adjust? It is during and after the rides Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/124988-sore-legs/#findComment-1891020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted December 22, 2012 Share It is during and after the ridesAnd the fitness level of the person? Has she been riding for a while or still breaking into the sport? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/124988-sore-legs/#findComment-1891023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaLoCo Posted December 22, 2012 Share Im having the same problem but thats what happens when you buy a too small road bike just because you really want the bike....What size do you have...mine is one size too big for me, I have a 54, should be a 52 as i am reaching too much and getting sore shoulder muscles. Sorted it out on the MTB with a shorter stem Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/124988-sore-legs/#findComment-1891033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Oh yes, spin baby , spin. Amen! The amount of funriders and noobs you see stuck on the big ring is very disheartening. Before going for a bike set up, you should be made to go for a course that teaches you the basics, like spinning and how to sit a wheel properly! carbon29er 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/124988-sore-legs/#findComment-1891034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malturbo Posted December 22, 2012 Share And the fitness level of the person? Has she been riding for a while or still breaking into the sport? She has been riding for a while now, has done 20km races so would say semi seasoned rider Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/124988-sore-legs/#findComment-1891037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malturbo Posted December 22, 2012 Share Amen! The amount of funriders and noobs you see stuck on the big ring is very disheartening. Before going for a bike set up, you should be made to go for a course that teaches you the basics, like spinning and how to sit a wheel properly! She spins plenty but dont help Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/124988-sore-legs/#findComment-1891038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted December 22, 2012 Share She has been riding for a while now, has done 20km races so would say semi seasoned rider I would say she needs tits and the pain will go away. carbon29er 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/124988-sore-legs/#findComment-1891039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted December 22, 2012 Share What size do you have...mine is one size too big for me, I have a 54, should be a 52 as i am reaching too much and getting sore shoulder muscles. Sorted it out on the MTB with a shorter stemMine is way out need a 58 and bought a 55 - i just couldn't resist and now I'm selling again. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/124988-sore-legs/#findComment-1891044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted December 22, 2012 Share Is she riding regularly or only on weekends, as TNT said, time in the saddle cures most woes! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/124988-sore-legs/#findComment-1891046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malturbo Posted December 22, 2012 Share Is she riding regularly or only on weekends, as TNT said, time in the saddle cures most woes! Been riding regular Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/124988-sore-legs/#findComment-1891110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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