Pain whilst riding

[keymandave]

Another question, I did say there would be a few.

I covered nearly 200 miles on my bike today. The bike was great and really did enjoy it.

The only problem was in the last 30 mile or so, I started experiencing pain in my left shoulder, it almost felt like a nerve was trapping and it was creeping up my neck.

Also my a**e was quite sore.

I could cover 300 + miles on the old Deauville with no pain at all. I hope I manage to get this as comfy.


So, has anybody experienced this sort off pain and if so, how did you cure it ?

Thanks again.

 

[MarkShelley]

For all arse related issues I recommend http://www.tonyarcher.co.uk/

 

[Deleted account 181015003]

Another question, I did say there would be a few.

I covered nearly 200 miles on my bike today. The bike was great and really did enjoy it.

The only problem was in the last 30 mile or so, I started experiencing pain in my left shoulder, it almost felt like a nerve was trapping and it was creeping up my neck.

Also my a**e was quite sore.

I could cover 300 + miles on the old Deauville with no pain at all. I hope I manage to get this as comfy.


So, has anybody experienced this sort off pain and if so, how did you cure it ?

Thanks again.

Try moving the bars to different positions a slight angle change could be the cure for your shoulder

 

[comberjohn]

I had similar problems. 20mm bar risers solved mine. No changes to cables required.
On seats, there's a world of choice (and opinions). My bum would have been sore after a similar mileage. Now have a Sargent seat. All day comfy, but others would disagree.

 

[solidstate100]

Not altogether uncommon im afraid, after years of riding other bikes my first GS many many many moons ago did similar things to me. I experimented on and off with various bar positions and risers etc but in the end came back to stock bars, no risers, moved back a touch to get me a bit more upright and reducing as much weight off the arms as was feasable. In terms of arse, stock seat set at high on the front and low on the back, with a sheepskin was the get go. There will be a bit of an interlude where you need to break yourself in to the bike a bit, but once you have it sorted, and it may jusy be minor incremental changes like I made , then you will find its all day comfy. Probably way better than anything you have had previous......

 

[seahorse]

Also helps to have seat set to high at front and low at back.

 

[Guigsy]

Cycling shorts under my trousers gets me well beyond the 200 miles threshold for arse (and lower back) ache. After 350, I still ache all over.

I'd try a different seat, but they tend to be expensive and some appear to limit your movement quite a bit. I like to shuffle my bum across on fast bends (no knee out though!).

 

[ymfb]

Have you considered an air hawk, great bit of kit, but get the larger one.

 

[comberjohn]

A friend has one of those bead mat things on the seat of his 1150 GS. Seemed to think it a good job.

 

[keymandave]

Thank you for the input, great forum, very helpful & friendly.

 

[AberdeenAngus]

Thank you for the input, great forum, very helpful & friendly.

It's early yet.

 

[Rockred]

It's early yet.

 

[DC]

plus one on the Sargent …bought one of here and I have never looked back , all day riding comfort .they also hold their value ,so i fwas to swap the bike for a different model, I could sell the seat and not lose a lot of cash

 

[MWH]

I borrowed a Sargent seat off a friend as I couldn't manage a full tank on my GSA without my rear end screaming in agony. Was very comfy but to expensive for me, even second hand. Tried an Airhawk, that also worked and made two high mileage days possible. Eventually I had Tony Archer in Huddersfield cut down a standard seat and put a gel pad in it for £140. Best spend so far, just got back from a couple of thousand miles in Europe and no rear end issues. He made it in the style of a Sargent seat as well. Cutting the foam down also means my feet are flat on the ground which is useful for paddling it around.

 

[Rockred]

I borrowed a Sargent seat off a friend as I couldn't manage a full tank on my GSA without my rear end screaming in agony. Was very comfy but to expensive for me, even second hand. Tried an Airhawk, that also worked and made two high mileage days possible. Eventually I had Tony Archer in Huddersfield cut down a standard seat and put a gel pad in it for £140. Best spend so far, just got back from a couple of thousand miles in Europe and no rear end issues. He made it in the style of a Sargent seat as well. Cutting the foam down also means my feet are flat on the ground which is useful for paddling it around.

Sounds like a good solution. Two wins in one...

 

[comberjohn]

Nice looking Sargent seat sold for only £135 on this very forum this afternoon. A bargain.

 

[Bendy toy]

Another question, I did say there would be a few.

I covered nearly 200 miles on my bike today. The bike was great and really did enjoy it.

The only problem was in the last 30 mile or so, I started experiencing pain in my left shoulder, it almost felt like a nerve was trapping and it was creeping up my neck.

Also my a**e was quite sore.

I could cover 300 + miles on the old Deauville with no pain at all. I hope I manage to get this as comfy.


So, has anybody experienced this sort off pain and if so, how did you cure it ?

Thanks again.

Bottom pain after 200 miles was avoided by wearing cycle shorts.

Neck / shoulder pain could be scalene muscles catching nerves, first rib riding high catches the arm nerves. Poor posture tight pectorals rounded shoulders and head forwards commonly cause shoulder pains.


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[keymandave]

Gutted, I wish I had seen that

 

[oyster]

hope this helps

Givi Airflow screen no buffeting, move around in the saddle, back off the big black knob by one click,when stopping for fuel
drink water. works for me 6 years of GS ownership, enjoy

 

[keymandave]

Thankyou. I have since pulled the bars slightly towards me, which has definitely solved the shoulder pain. I have ordered a givi airflow & wiglets.

I have also tried the seat with high setting at front & low at the back. I still get a sore backside, but I might get used to it.

Thanks again