Elbows

[worldie]

Hello all,

Only just got myself a road bike, and im getting very stiff elbows on any rides over 5 miles.

Any suggestions/tips would be greatly appreciated.

 

[ianrauk]

Your elbows should be slightly bent. Are you too stretched out on the bike?

 

[worldie]

Thanks for the reply, they are slightly bent, do you think i need to lower the saddle slightly?

 

[vickster]

This...I got chronic tennis elbow from too big bike...physio, injections and two surgeries later...don't lock your elbows, also check bars are correct width, may look at flipping stem too if not a shorter one

How long have you had the bike? What is it? I also find carbon forks important for comfort especially since the injury

 

[raleighnut]

No, raise the saddle until your leg is at full extension when your heel is on the pedal.

Google Saddle Height​

 

[ianrauk]

HERE'S a good article about how to set your seat height.

 

[woodster0273]

I had the same thing worldie when I started out. In the end after a lot of reading on here and the net, I turned my stem around so there was a slight upward angle and also made a bit of an adjustment to the bars. I dont really get down on the bends of the bars anyway so the better riding position made a HUGE difference to me. Not had any problems with elbows and also hands since..

 

[Fab Foodie]

http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fitting.htm