| Are you having knee pain while mountain biking? Back | | | | front to back. |
| pain? Hands hurting or going numb? There may be an | | | | Incorrectly adjusted handlebars could also cause hand |
| easy solution. Your mountain bike may not fit you | | | | or wrist pain. If your hands feel like they are at an |
| properly. | | | | awkward angle on the handlebars, try rotating the |
| A poor mountain bike fit can cause a lot of problems | | | | handlebars slightly or adjusting the position of the shift |
| and discomfort while riding. When buying a mountain | | | | and brake levers. |
| bike, it is important to make sure that the frame fits | | | | Knee Pain? |
| you properly and then the components like the seat | | | | A common cause for knee pain while mountain biking |
| and handlebars can be adjusted as needed. Many | | | | is an incorrectly adjusted saddle. If the front part of the |
| stores offer a fitting when you buy a mountain bike, | | | | saddle is tilted down, it can cause a lot of stress on |
| but some fittings are very basic, while others may | | | | the knees. Try adjusting the saddle in a neutral position |
| involve extra cost, which is why it is a good idea to | | | | that is level from front to back and then make very |
| have some basic knowledge of how to know if a | | | | slight adjustments as needed. |
| mountain bike fits you well. | | | | If your seat is too low or high, this can also cause knee |
| If you are having pain in your hands, back, or knees | | | | pain. |
| while mountain biking, the solution may be as simple as | | | | Back Pain? |
| making some slight adjustments to your mountain bike | | | | If your back hurts when riding, check to see if your |
| saddle and handlebars. | | | | mountain bike seat height is adjusted properly. If the |
| Hand Numbness or Pain? | | | | seat is too high, it can cause your hips to rock, which |
| If your hands are going numb or hurting while riding, you | | | | causes strain on the lower back. |
| may be putting too much weight on your handlebars. | | | | Another reason for back pain could be too long of a |
| It's important to stay light on the handlebars while riding. | | | | reach to the handlebars. Raising the handlebars may |
| If you feel like you are sliding off the seat and have to | | | | be enough to shorten the reach, but if the reach is still |
| hold yourself up with your arms, try tilting the front of | | | | too far, you may need a shorter stem. |
| the seat up slightly so it is level with the ground from | | | | |