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Causes of Saddle Pain, Part 1
Brought to you by Joshua Cohen, author of the RBR eBooks Finding the Perfect Bicycle Seat and The Illustrated Guide to Bicycle Seats.
In a past RBR Newsletter, we looked into the warning signs of heart problems, a topic resulting from the death of famed physiologist Ed Burke, Ph.D., who suffered a fatal heart attack while riding. We concluded the discussion with a statement by Andy Pruitt, Ed.D., director of the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine and author…
QUESTION: I’ve heard that it’s better for knees if you spin a lower gear on climbs rather than mash a big gear. Why is it harder on the knees to pedal at a slower rpm? What about pedaling slowly when out of the saddle? — Jim M. RBR REPLIES: Good questions! The important element here…
QUESTION: I confess – I didn’t ride very much during the winter and early spring. But I want to get in shape for a metric century coming up this summer. Is there any hope? – Calvin R. RBR REPLIES: Don’t panic, Calvin. You and everyone who had a less-than-productive off-season can gain sufficient fitness for…
Question: I just finished the hardest ride I have ever done — the 1,200-km Boston-Montreal-Boston. I made it through the 30,000 feet of climbing, but the steep, curvy descents really scared me. I literally crept down hills, squeezing the brakes for dear life until my hands ached. Do you have any advice for overcoming this…
Brought to you by Joshua Cohen, author of the RBR eBooks Finding the Perfect Bicycle Seat and The Illustrated Guide to Bicycle Seats.
Question: I’m a MTB racer who purchased a new road bike last summer and have trained hard on it, especially on short steep hills. This has made a huge performance difference in my MTB riding, but do you think pushing the bigger gears is why my knee hurts? — Paul Y.