Tailbone Pain

[vickster]

How's your posture and your core?

There are some existing threads. I had it myself not to long ago. I found Physio including acupuncture/dry needling useful

https://www.cyclechat.net/search/7145680/?q=Coccyx&o=relevance

 

[Meg888]

It will be Wed I'm afraid for the pics, I don't have anyone to take them of me tonight - unless I use my dautghers selfie stick !

Thought my posture was ok, but it's obviously not if i'm experiencing such pain. My core probably not up to much since its so long since i've done regular exercise - i got really fit last summer/autumn, then Christmas came.....!

 

[Meg888]

Hi Folks. I'm attaching 3 pics, one of me on the bike & 2 of the seat. On looking at the pic, I think the seat may be way too low - but i'll wait for your opinions - thanks all for your replies and advice!

 

[raleighnut]

Too low and too far back, your arms shouldn't be straight like that which is probably leading to the shoulder pain.

 

[vickster]

Definitely too low. Your knee should be almost straight when your heel is on the pedal

 

[Meg888]

So i need to bring the seat forward and make it higher? The bike shop set it that low, as I went on and on about the big bike last year, and feeling 'too high' off the ground, I always felt a bit unbalanced - that said, I never fell off it - and I did this one, first time, but the weather wasn't good!

 

[vickster]

So i need to bring the seat forward and make it higher? The bike shop set it that low, as I went on and on about the big bike last year, and feeling 'too high' off the ground, I always felt a bit unbalanced - that said, I never fell off it - and I did this one, first time, but the weather wasn't good!

You should barely be able to touch the floor when seated. Perhaps raise it little by little until you are used to it. It always feels like that as a newbie

 

[kiriyama]

Correct me if im wrong (people more knowledgeable on the subject) but would a longer stem help? A higher saddle and a longer stem should get her in a less upright position and raise the tailbone away from the saddle?

Although I can't see what sort of stem the bike has and if it's swapable?

 

[ayceejay]

Meg: compare your position with this one, maybe this is too sportive but your position is too upright and most likely the cause of your coccyx problem. The curve in your spine goes the opposite way to the one in the picture and you should try to emulate it. It is possible that your handlebars are too narrow also,

 

[fossyant]

You are sat too far back on the saddle by the looks of the photo. Raising the saddle should alter this.

 

[Heisenberg71]

Yep, too low as Vickster points out and suggests improvements. Also sat too far back the saddle as others point out. When higher up and sat more 'over' the pedals you should find it easier to pedal.

 

[Meg888]

Thanks all for replies. Here's a pic of the whole bike without me on it (so you can see stem size) these are really helpful replies so I'll get adjusting and keep you posted. Any idea on how long for the pain to cease? Still mildly got it 11 days later and no cycling in between, I'm worried that it will continue regardless of the bike adjs?

 

[vickster]

Is the bike too big? Even with a hybrid, I'd think the saddle and bars should be closer to level? Are you feet nearly flat when sat?

Have you tried an ice pack or peas to ease the inflammation. Coccyx bruising is nasty

 

[Heisenberg71]

Is the bike too big? Even with a hybrid, I'd think the saddle and bars should be closer to level? Are you feet nearly flat when sat?

It doesn't look like a hybrid to me. It looks like a jump bike. High bars, low frame /saddle etc. These are not designed to ridden sat down. They're for, well jumps. It's like a teenagers fun / off-road bike really. Jacking that saddle right up until you can only just touch the floor will help, but it may be the wrong bike for what you want to do.

 

[vickster]

interesting giant call the Rove a gravel/cross model http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/rove.2/24998/90616/ with the following marketing speel

BEGGING FOR ADVENTURE, THE VERSATILE ROVE HAS YOU COVERED ON GRAVEL, DIRT OR WHEREVER YOUR VOYAGE TAKES YOU.
The all-new Rove is a versatile option for dirt or road riding adventures. It’s an ideal choice for riders looking for a fitness, recreational or commuting bike that can go on-road or off-road. Using Liv’s 3F design philosophy, it’s constructed with a lightweight ALUXX aluminium frame with added stand over height for stability and confidence. Featuring a plush suspension fork that can be locked out for smooth pavement or flipped open for off-road excursions, it’s both efficient and capable. Disc brakes come on select models and integrated dropouts allow you to add racks and panniers, semi-internal cable routing provides a sleek clean outlook.


Tredz call the Rove a hybrid sports bike
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Giant-Liv-Rove-2-Disc-Womens-2016-Hybrid-Sports-Bike_84068.htm

I assume @Meg888 bought it for some off roading rather than pure road cycling and certainly not for hooning with the BMX crew