5 Signs Your Bike Position Is Wrong

Clock00:00, Thursday 28th September 2023

Always getting saddle sores? Tingly hands on the bike? Knee pain while pedalling? Road cycling can be tough at times, but not quite this uncomfortable! Conor runs through some key warning signs that could mean your bike position needs adjusting along with top tips on how to do this!

00:00 Intro
00:27 Saddle sores
01:45 Numb hands
02:45 Tight neck and shoulders
04:26 Knee pain
07:06 Lack of power uphill

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