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[elhoff]

12 mile bike ride today.  I knew I was pushing it since I have only had one other significant ride in the last 18 months.  At the 5 mile point was not sure I was going to make it...pathetic.  Numb hands for much of the way.  Now my legs are stiff, my butt is sore, and my shoulder hurts.  My doctor keeps telling me "You can't bike seriously with that shoulder!"  I am starting to believe him.  Starting to have thoughts of a recumbent to take the load off my shoulders.

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[drkaos.livejournal.com]

If there's a shoulder issue, recumbent may be the way to go. Otherwise, convert to flat bar upright, as I did to take the pressure and pain out of my hands. Shimano rapid fire shifters, mtb brakes, and a pair of bar end ergo grips. Feels much better.