Wanted your thoughts and experience on this issue I have been having with my Riv's. I know this sounds rediculous, but: *I am wondering if you had any trouble adapting from race geometry fit bikes you were used to riding, to the more upright-like rivendell bikes and how you got through it.* Here is what I mean: I started on a race geometry bike and rode it for 3.5 years. I was only about 1.5cm below saddle height with the drop bars. So it was nothing extreme. Always comfy, but wished I could sit more upright for better view sometimes. I wanted to sit higher, have more stable wider tires, and fenderability. I like the traditional steel type frame looks and appointments, too. Now: Got a Bleriot last August, and a new Sam in Feb. 2013. They are great rides, and comfy during the rides, but since last September I pay for it later in the day with low back pain, etc, that can last into the next day. No matter what set up I try, I seem to have problems. Noodle drop versions of the bikes. I am puzzled by this really wierd and frustrating experience. Am I just getting old (44 now)? Medically I seem to be fine, and doc seems to think my back is fine. More upright is supposed to be better for the back and neck. Maybe sitting bolt upright, or sitting low is good for the back, but anything between 40-80 degrees isn't for some? *I can only imagine that my problem is that, for whatever reason, my body just doesn't like to sit upright.* Seems like anything above saddle height for the bars causes pain. But I am happy to have the wider tires and fenderability features. Now if I could just dial in the fit. I guess I will try to replicate my race fit onto the Rivs and see how it goes. Any thoughts, experiences? Just losing my sanity? **
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