Bike Technique http://www.sketchymtb.co.uk/sketchymtb/Blah.pl? http://www.eblah.com en Saddle Height and Back Pain http://www.sketchymtb.co.uk/sketchymtb/Blah.pl?m-1279640862/ http://www.sketchymtb.co.uk/sketchymtb/Blah.pl?m-1279640862/#num1 Around 8 weeks ago I put my saddle down about 2 inches and never bothered putting it back up. My back pain nearly completely went. Weirdly I didnt find it any harder on the climbs.
Last night I stuck the saddle back up to the proper height and it felt much more efficient for speed but after 8.5 miles (in 42 minutes) my back was playing up and continued to do so for the rest of the evening.
So i plan to just ride with the saddle lower ( though I dont have a black and white stripey top to wear ) but is this likely to have any long term consequences?]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:47:42 Blackers I can't keep it down http://www.sketchymtb.co.uk/sketchymtb/Blah.pl?m-1278527500/ http://www.sketchymtb.co.uk/sketchymtb/Blah.pl?m-1278527500/#num1

Even bent so far forward over the stem that I feel like I could lick the floor if I felt like it I still end up pulling my front wheel up. Not so much of a problem if I'm unclipped since I end up standing there holding my bike vertically and just looking a bit of a prat, more annoying when I end up doing the superfast spazzy unclip to avoid going ar*e over t*t   But unclipped I'm useless at sitting and spinning so end up getting off and walking, any tips?]]> Wed, 7 Jul 2010 19:31:40 Heading South Styling it up - Tabletops http://www.sketchymtb.co.uk/sketchymtb/Blah.pl?m-1276288015/ http://www.sketchymtb.co.uk/sketchymtb/Blah.pl?m-1276288015/#num1 ]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:26:55 sailor Which finger and how many? http://www.sketchymtb.co.uk/sketchymtb/Blah.pl?m-1276030283/ http://www.sketchymtb.co.uk/sketchymtb/Blah.pl?m-1276030283/#num1 With my new bike and its fancy-pants adjustable reach levers,  I've discovered index finger braking   Feels soooo much more comfortable and safe.....

So, what do you do?]]> Tue, 8 Jun 2010 21:51:23 impished Set Up advice http://www.sketchymtb.co.uk/sketchymtb/Blah.pl?m-1275665335/ http://www.sketchymtb.co.uk/sketchymtb/Blah.pl?m-1275665335/#num1
I know it's a bit late to be asking these questions but without spending money on it is there any adjustments I can easily make to try and improve the ride?

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