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I’ve been off my bikes for over a year due to coccyx issues, and under the advisement of my consultant I’ve had to accept that my cycling journey has come to an end. I must admit I shed a tear when I left the hospital.
Ive had a ball, MTB and road. local trails, Alps, Andes, lessons with Jedi & Ed Oxley in Hebden Bridge. With my road bike, I travelled the world in my job as an airline pilot, cycling Mount Fuji, Marin Headlands, Bermuda, The Rio Olympic RR course, Mendoza winelands and many other places. You really do see the world differently from on a bike!
It’s been a long time since I’ve sold a bike - I use to use the classifieds on here - where do people do it these days? EBay fees seem steep? I need to find new homes for my Ti PX Tempest and my Intense Tracer Carbon. I’ll keep my Titus Fireline for just pootling to the shops!
No idea about selling a bike, but it is indeed a sad day, but probably for the right reasons.
Sad news, maybe consider a stealth ad for the bikes??
Would a recumbent work for you?
Love my PX Tempest.
I fear that day that will inevitably arrive. You have my sympathy.
However, as you brought it up, what size is the Tempest?
Sitting down just isn’t comfy any more. I’ve made my peace with the decision.
Sorry to read the op, genuinely.
However, as Caher and Amber mention, is there no other way other then total abstinence? Hell is a motorbike an option?
Have you ever sought a second, third opinion about the coccyx issues?
Again, really sorry to read this but hope somehow, someway you find a way to carry on or find another hobby you can be just as passionate about.
Edit: Sorry, posted before I read your comment above.
Cheers! I’ve loved my time riding bikes, life goes on. I still love the community on here - mostly!!
I also sail, play cricket, coach cricket and am re-taking up golf, so I won’t be bored! 10 years to retirement.
my Mrs broke her coccyx badly whilst ice skating. she was laid up for 3 month.
she uses a SMP TRK saddle, with a big deep center groove.
no surrender.............. ;o)
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Some bikes don't even have s saddle but they have a fairly alien concept of riding a bike to most people. However it does build leg strength regarding standing pedalling. While I wouldn't want to do a long ride standing pedalling, and it is more tiring than seated, you get used to it and might be surprised as to how long you can go riding stood up. Standing pedalling is advantageous for a lot of MTB too, as well as letting you stretch your body out of the hunched over position. Apologies if you've already considered this and/or there's reasons I'm unaware of which rule this out.
I’ve made my peace with the decision.
I am so pleased to hear that coz otherwise this thread would make me really sad.
eM sent Rob
Really sorry to hear that. Are you still flying?
Sorry to hear this. How do you manage sitting for long haul? And I’d second trying a recumbent, especially ones with a mesh seat like my trike. They feel like flying, but then you already get that feeling!
Yes, still flying. I use a coccyx cushion both in my car and on the plane, which takes the pressure off it, plus just plenty of standing up & walking around.
I could try all sorts of bikes/seats in the hope of finding one, but I know I’ll be managing this the rest of my life, so cricket, golf and sailing will take over instead - already have tbh.
That's good to hear you're still flying. Myself and family members have had plenty of dealings with CAA medicals/doctors. Not always an easy process.
Sorry to hear about this but hope you get a lot of enjoyment out of your other interests. I can well understand the discomfort and pain you coccyx injury must be causing you. Many, many years ago (I was about 20 at the time) a path within a ravine in northern Spain collapsed underneath me and I fell into the river below and I damaged my coccyx. I was attempting to recover the two halves of a kayak that I'd broken in a race.
I was due to do some more races but there was no way I could sit in a kayak and the drive home was murder. Luckily I recovered from it quite well but I was out of action for several months.
All the best.
Can you keep the bike and do some uplift days, on most easy tracks no need to sit down and pedal.
Although sad to read, it's heartening that you have accepted that cycling isn't the only sport in your life and you're able to fulfil the need for hobbies with other sports.
I was told several years ago to 'never mtb again'. However I have and can mtb but with care (armoured up to the armpits from the ankles).
If you have any spare time for other interests I go walking, get your local map out and set a challenge of doing all footpaths you have never done. Expect to get lost (lots in my case), but find some real gems.
Also, I use the bus as a car shuttle so can do a to b walks. I also rarely see anyone away from the popular paths.