Burning sensation in upper back when riding. How to cure?
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At your height with forwards on a Touring bike I would think you are riding pretty stretched out (clam shell) , this position will cause some problems.
I have back, neck and hip problems and the more up right I am with feet almost in a mid position is the most comforable for long rides for me. Sometimes almostr leaning back helps a little .
I switched to Hertiage Style bars on my RG and with them tilted back I can ride sitting straight up with my arms bent at the elbow, this works for me.
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Floorboards also give you the ability to "shuffle" your feet around.
You can also tip your bars back to get them a little closer to you.
Backrest, backrest, backrest.
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If you ride hunched forward with your body weight on your arms, you'll get the neck pain. Try to remind yourself to lean back, relax your arms, and let them hang from the wrists at the bars instead. I used to get the pain every day I rode until I figured this out. Now on week-long trips I'm fine. I think maybe that's why some find that higher bars help - they keep you from leaning on your arms.