[anthonylimoman]

i have been riding for about 6 months but my one complaint is elbow pain. today i rode about 20 miles and my elbows are killing me.

any advice

[Engyo]

I was getting stiff shoulders and neck from the riding position on my Trek, so I switched to a different frame style. No pain anywhere now!

[anthonylimoman]

thanks but i think i am stuck ewith this bike for a little while. today i did 30 miles and tried to stay completely tuck and they seem better. so maybe it is from sitting up too high

[cowboycharlie]

Maybe the weather? When it gets below 50 here my joints start aching on long rides.

[whyeyebike]

Originally Posted by anthonylimoman

thanks but i think i am stuck ewith this bike for a little while. today i did 30 miles and tried to stay completely tuck and they seem better. so maybe it is from sitting up too high

Have you been fitted??? A good bike fitting can prevent or relieve some types of pain.

[Mike1jw]

Originally Posted by anthonylimoman

thanks but i think i am stuck ewith this bike for a little while. today i did 30 miles and tried to stay completely tuck and they seem better. so maybe it is from sitting up too high

I am by no means an expert, but from what I've been told, a lower handle bar position will put more stress on your arms and shoulders. So that would be just the oposite of what you said. As was mentioned, maybe its the weather. I know I've been having more than my usual aches and pains. I hope its the weather and not my joints.

[Michigander]

Some things that may help are strengthening your arms, taking some glucosamine, and doing stretches.

I'm no doctor, but these things have helped me with a number of different problematic joints.

[anthonylimoman]

thanks i will try anything. the weather may be a factor this morning it was 27 degrees when i went out but i really think it is from keeping my arms too straight if i bend them more it hurts less

[Mike1jw]

Originally Posted by anthonylimoman

thanks i will try anything. the weather may be a factor this morning it was 27 degrees when i went out but i really think it is from keeping my arms too straight if i bend them more it hurts less

! ! ! 27 DEGREES ! ! ! My whole body would be hurting!

[anthonylimoman]

34 this morning it was not too bad