Cyclist Pain? Ouch

[ColinJ]

Most of us think that the position doesn't look quite right, however, getting back to the original question ...

I've more often had arm and shoulder problems cycling when a poor position has led to me putting too much weight on them, but the upright position depicted surely puts less weight on the OP's upper body? I'd have expected a sore bum to be more likely.

 

[ColinJ]

Actually, (answering my own question, after looking at the photos again ...) having elbows locked is going to transmit more road shock up through them to the shoulders, than having a bend in them which allows the arm muscles to act as shock absorbers.

 

[johnno1812]

been out today 33miles , bearing in mind my body positioning and didnt get as much shoulder cramp, i did get it but only for about 10mins.
I think the posture i sent the pic of may be a bit out because it was hard to balance myself on the bike for a picture. didnt feel natural.
but thanks for the advice everyone.