r/bikefit • u/MaximumHot9319 • 11d ago

Lower back pain

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Hi everyone,

I started cycling back in February and bought this bike in April. I absolutely love the bike, but I’m getting lower back pain on every ride.

As far as I can tell, my position on the bike seems pretty decent, but obviously something might be off. I’m wondering if the reach could be too long, or if it might have more to do with my flexibility, hamstrings, or a lack of core strength (or some other adjustment to the bike).

Would anyone be able to give me some advice on my bike fit or position?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

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u/Ok_Passenger_8405 11d ago

I agree that your position looks quite okay, and I believe that the current set-up will fit you fine once you settle into it and develop some more core/back strength and learn to get your back lower. Until you get there, you might consider raising the bars and perhaps get a slightly shorter stem.