oulder muscles will work unnecessarily hard to support your weight, leading to early fatigue and pain.
The saddle tilt should be either slightly nose down (1 degree) or level for a more upright rider.
Saddle Tilt is too Nose Up
A saddle that is too nose up will cause your pelvis and back to go into a poor slouched posture to avoid discomfort in the crotch area. Poor back posture will continue up the entire spine causing a poking chin, which in turn will strain the neck.
Correct the saddle tilt as described above.
An uncomfortable saddle will cause you to sit in poor posture, resulting in neck pain over time.
Your saddle can affect how the whole bike feels below and above it.
Buy a comfortable saddle that suits YOU.
In our next issue Mary covers how handlebar position, helmets and glasses can contribute to neck problems.
Mary Paterson is a physiotherapist and a certified bike fit professional. An avid road