Want to escape back pain by buying FJR

[stevet]

I think you may want to rent a bike for a day and try it first,you will have a better idea of how it fitts you. You can get risers, peg lowers ,better screen,and most important a custom seat to make slight improvements .
I would do the cheapest thing first ,get yourself in the best shape you can.Try massages , back strenthening excercises,ride an excercise bike,yoga ,anything that will help your back . If you can get to a heated pool swimming can really help do it 3 times a week and in a month you should have improved.You do no just want to get stronger you want more flexability, so spend some time and money on yourself .I bet you will feel better and enjoy life and riding more.

Best of luck from downunder.

Graham,

All sound advice, and I am getting back into some exercising that I haven't done in years past- long, fast paced walks, tossing around some freeweights, abdominal exercises, etc., and cutting back on the calorie intake.

I tried the renting idea, but can't find a dealer in my area (and there are plenty of them) that will allow a rented test ride. Not too many of them even have ridable demonstrator models, guess they sell themselves so they don't want to take the chance on it.

Enjoy your winter down there!

Steve.

 

[Bluegrass FJR]

I get a bit of VA disability for degenerative arthritis in my lower back. My back not only tolerates riding my FJR - my back has actually felt better over the last few weeks (I've been riding a lot). In fact, I've started running again for the first time in months.