Neck Pain - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

08-20-2004, 09:40 AM

Hi! I'm new to cycling. Recently I bought a FUJI Absolute as a
cross-training tool. Everytime I'm about 3-4 miles into the ride, I
begin to experience neck pain.

The bike comes with a flat bar. I have made sure my seat is high
enough to allow enough room for leg extension, but this makes my
sitting pose less than upright and forces my head tilted up during the
ride. Is it the cause of my pain? Will I aggravate my neck pain if I
switch to a bike with drop bar (e.g. a touring bike)?