Bike uncomfortable to ride?

Where do you feel it?

This is based only on your answers. Nobody has seen your bike. If you’re not sure it’s safe, don’t ride it.

What might be wrong

The bike probably isn’t set up for you: saddle height or position, or how far you reach to the bars.

Can wait. Get it fixed when it suits you. If the bike feels wrong in any other way, don’t ride it. If the pain carries on off the bike, see a doctor or physio.

How sure we are
Most likely

This is the usual cause of what you’ve described.

What to ask for

Bike setup & fit (saddle height, reach, position)

It could also need: saddle or seatpost fitting, bar tape or grips replacement.

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What usually causes it

  • The bike probably isn’t set up for you: saddle height or position, or how far you reach to the bars.
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The checker gives general information from your answers. It isn’t an inspection and doesn’t tell you a bike is safe. Nothing here limits liability the law doesn’t let us limit, including for death or personal injury caused by negligence.