Carbon bike riding posture and bicycle adjustment
April 18, 2024
Balanced and relaxed body posture is the most basic skills of riding, the correct riding posture can not only get a better fitness effect, but also the most critical step to prevent injury. Constantly reminding yourself of your body posture can not only relieve fatigue, but also bring more pleasure to the ride. 1 Riding posture Generally speaking, for road bicycles, mainly the hands, hips, feet three contact points, and the corresponding contact points include handlebars, cushions, feet, the height of these three parts, front and rear position, width, etc., will affect the correct riding posture of the bicycle, so a correct riding posture from the head, all the way to the feet. Step1: Elbow Angle In the process of riding, the elbow has a certain bending Angle, suspended, do not stretch out like the wings, if you encounter potholes or road bumps, the arm can absorb the impact and reduce the pressure on the shoulder. At the same time, bending the elbows can also increase balance and reduce the risk of falling off the bike. Step 2: Shoulders If the shoulders are not lowered and relaxed when riding, then you will feel discomfort in the back and neck. In order to facilitate the flexible rotation of the neck, and to prevent back discomfort, keep your shoulders relaxed during the ride, and do not let your shoulders extend towards your ears. Step3.:Toes and knees You can consciously keep your knees in line with your feet and maintain a good riding posture. Bending your knees too much will only reduce efficiency and overall comfort. Step4:Neutral spinal position An important tip when riding is to keep your back straight, but not too straight to the bottom of the back pain, and relax your spine a bit. To prevent yourself from involuntarily bending your back, focus on the strength in your abdomen. When the abdominal muscles are in a state of power, it is natural to straighten the back and relax other muscles in the arms and shoulders. Step 5: Wrists From the elbow to the fingertips should be in a straight line, if you find it difficult to maintain during the ride, there may be a problem with the position of the bike parts, observe and adjust the bike to make sure that the position of each part is suitable for you. Step6: Move your knees up and down Consciously avoid moving your knees inward and outward when pedaling, and they should move up and down, not sideways. Many cyclists experience lateral movement when pedaling, and this is the main cause of patella malacia. If you find yourself having problems, you can train your knees to move up and down and keep them in a straight line. 2 Bicycle posture adjustment 2.1,Cushion Angle The Angle of the cushion should be roughly level. But you don't have to be too rigid, you can adjust according to yourself. For example, some men in the process of cycling will feel the front end of the cushion pressure perineum and produce pain, the front end of the cushion can be adjusted slightly down to reduce the pressure, about ...
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