Knee/back pain, just adjusting to the new bike

So the Volpe has seemingly been going okay, but I must be one tender pup
when it comes to my bike, because today I've started feeling a little knee
pain and slight lower back pain. I'd like to think it's related to the
fact that I didn't have a rack on it for a week and used it with panniers.
But I'm worried that it may still be the bike. Ugh.

Preston

So the Volpe has seemingly been going okay, but I must be one tender pup
when it comes to my bike, because today I've started feeling a little knee
pain and slight lower back pain. I'd like to think it's related to the
fact that I didn't have a rack on it for a week and used it with panniers.
But I'm worried that it may still be the bike. Ugh.

So what's changed on the new bike vs old? Same shoes & cleats (still in the
same places)? Seat height same as before? Or is it possible that you're
having too much fun with it and overdoing things a bit?

--Mike Jacoubowsky
Chain Reaction Bicycles
www.ChainReaction.com
IMBA, BikesBelong, NBDA member