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15-07-08, 10:18 PM

The SV is quite a narrow focused bike compared to some and I would imagine that your height doesnt help. My tips woudl be relax on the bike, new riders tend to be tense and therefore put more strain on their skeletal and muscular frames. Use your core stomach muscles more to hold you posture, this will releive your back strain. Another tip is when travelling at speed, use your height to your advantage, i.e. let the wind blast take some of the strain in keeping you up right.

Cosmetic changes to the bike if the above desont help woudl be heli bars. Do a search and you will find them in the forum. They basically move your grips vertically up and therefore allow you to sit more upright.

Ive just moved to a D675 and they are focused in riding position I have to make a concious effort to use my core muscles more.

15-07-08, 10:18 PM	#3
Rog Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Sore Back The SV is quite a narrow focused bike compared to some and I would imagine that your height doesnt help. My tips woudl be relax on the bike, new riders tend to be tense and therefore put more strain on their skeletal and muscular frames. Use your core stomach muscles more to hold you posture, this will releive your back strain. Another tip is when travelling at speed, use your height to your advantage, i.e. let the wind blast take some of the strain in keeping you up right. Cosmetic changes to the bike if the above desont help woudl be heli bars. Do a search and you will find them in the forum. They basically move your grips vertically up and therefore allow you to sit more upright. Ive just moved to a D675 and they are focused in riding position I have to make a concious effort to use my core muscles more.