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Thats where the proper saddle comes in. Saddles are a personal thing even more so with women. From what I understand women are more sensitive to saddle bar drop too. I'm not a woman so I an only repeat things I hear, but I do know your sensitive bits shouldn't be getting numb. If I were you I'd get my a$$ measured to, people no kidding love these a$$ measurers. Shorts shouldn't compensate for a bad fit and uncomfortable saddle they should compliment correct fit and saddle. This in my experience is the number one reason people stop riding bikes. They're uncomfortable and think they need special fruity colored tight clothes to be comfortable. I ride everyday if it's not raining to work, to get groceries, to get a beer. I own one jersey and one pair of shorts.

Well, my hands and legs get numb too.. that's from a medical thing, though.

The lady part numbness thing only happens during riding, so I don't think it's the medical issue coming into play.

Thanks a lot for the insight. Hopefully I can find somewhere here today.

 

[GermanyChris]

Well, my hands and legs get numb too.. that's from a medical thing, though.

The lady part numbness thing only happens during riding, so I don't think it's the medical issue coming into play.

Thanks a lot for the insight. Hopefully I can find somewhere here today.

It seems like you have too much saddle bar drop too. People who have numbness in the hand/arms are supporting too much weight with their hands. Leg numbness can come from or be exacerbated by a saddle that is to nose up.

You should give a good fitting a try also.

 

[GoCubsGo]

Yup. My mission today is to find a shop here that will measure my butt for me.

I like the saddle that came with my bike, but if I could find something even more comfortable, i'm all about it.

I don't know if you wear bike shorts, Jessica, but they have made a world of difference for me.

I do not. But I think you have the ones my sister recommended, right?

 

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It seems like you have too much saddle bar drop too. People who have numbness in the hand/arms are supporting too much weight with their hands. Leg numbness can come from or be exacerbated by a saddle that is to nose up.

You should give a good fitting a try also.

I had it fitted when I originally got the bike, but it may have adjusted on its own over a little time.

The numbness in the extremities is due to MS mostly. I'm sure a little of it has to do with the bike.

I do not. But I think you have the ones my sister recommended, right?

Yeah, i'm pretty sure I got those. I have a few others as well. I just bought a pair of Louis Garneau shorts that I really like.

 

[GermanyChris]

I had it fitted when I originally got the bike, but it may have adjusted on its own over a little time.

The numbness in the extremities is due to MS mostly. I'm sure a little of it has to do with the bike.



Yeah, i'm pretty sure I got those. I have a few others as well. I just bought a pair of Louis Garneau shorts that I really like.

Are you a member of at thepaceline.net? there are some smart fast women over there. If your not you ought to try it out, it's a good place.

 

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Are you a member of at thepaceline.net? there are some smart fast women over there. If your not you ought to try it out, it's a good place.

Nope, i've never heard of it. I will check it out. Thank you.

I've been a runner most of my life and just recently got into bikes. I've only done a triathlon and a ride for the cure type deal.

I'm not that interested in going terribly fast, per se. Biking is like a part workout/part leisurely activity for me.

I ended up buying new tires today. Went to Performance Bicycle and was looking at the Continentals (~$50 ea) and some Forté (~$18 ea) tires and ended up deciding on some WTB Slick 32c (~$25 ea) after talking to the guy who works there. I wanted something they had in stock so I could get them to put them on right there.

Also replaced my stock pedals with these Forté Courier pedals:

Not sure how I feel about the clips, really. I like them and I don't. My old hybrid was higher off the ground, so I could decide to not ride with the clips and just flip the pedal over. These ones scrape off the ground if I make the slightest turn.

 

[Heavy Fluid]

I have always been scared to death of rat trap pedals like those. I run SPD's on all of my bikes now, and will always. I like the connectivity, and you can even get a more casual shoe that will accept the cleat so that you can ride/commute and not look like a biker when you get to your destination.

 

[GermanyChris]

I have always been scared to death of rat trap pedals like those. I run SPD's on all of my bikes now, and will always. I like the connectivity, and you can even get a more casual shoe that will accept the cleat so that you can ride/commute and not look like a biker when you get to your destination.

the appropriate shoe for toe clips has a plastic or carbon-fiber sole and cleat too. We uswd these for generations SPD has its issues too just like Time and Look.

 

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I have always been scared to death of rat trap pedals like those. I run SPD's on all of my bikes now, and will always. I like the connectivity, and you can even get a more casual shoe that will accept the cleat so that you can ride/commute and not look like a biker when you get to your destination.

I usually keep them loose enough that I can easily slip my foot out in case of an emergency. When I had them on my previous bike, I had to slip my feet out and jump off my bike and was able to do it quickly enough.

I'm not sure I could deal with clipless peddles at this point. If I start riding a lot more (and more "seriously), I will most likely graduate to those.

the appropriate shoe for toe clips has a plastic or carbon-fiber sole and cleat too. We uswd these for generations SPD has its issues too just like Time and Look.

I have found that the best "regular" shoes (that I've tried, anyway) are Nike Free's. The sole isn't wide, so it easily slides in and out and they don't have a lot of tread, so it doesn't catch on the pedal.

 

[GermanyChris]

I usually keep them loose enough that I can easily slip my foot out in case of an emergency. When I had them on my previous bike, I had to slip my feet out and jump off my bike and was able to do it quickly enough.

I'm not sure I could deal with clipless peddles at this point. If I start riding a lot more (and more "seriously), I will most likely graduate to those.



I have found that the best "regular" shoes (that I've tried, anyway) are Nike Free's. The sole isn't wide, so it easily slides in and out and they don't have a lot of tread, so it doesn't catch on the pedal.

These are the proper shoes for toe clips with a cleat.

 

[Mr. McMac]

A bike store from 1910

 

[Illuminated]

A bike store from 1910

It's kind of crazy how little the bike has changed in form. Similar parts and the way everything worked! Crazyyyy!

 

[Mr. McMac]

It's kind of crazy how little the bike has changed in form. Similar parts and the way everything worked! Crazyyyy!

I hear ya pal. Great photo, isn't it? Here's the website

http://www.shorpy.com/

 

[Illuminated]

Just got a new Aerospoke rim for the front. So bada**! Love this bike to pieces!

 

[midwestfisherma]

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Just got a new Aerospoke rim for the front. So bada**! Love this bike to pieces!

Just looking at that seat make my testicles ache!

 

[Illuminated]

Just looking at that seat make my testicles ache!

It's not bad actually. I'm riding in comfort honestly. Although I am shopping around for a new seat that's a tad higher quality. But this seat currently isn't painful at all.

 

[Heavy Fluid]

Love the aerospoke. Going the same on the rear? The saddle doesn't look too bad, and with the proper clothing, shouldn't be an issue.

 

[OllyW]

Just sold this.



Picking up a new 29er single speed tomorrow.

 

[Illuminated]

Love the aerospoke. Going the same on the rear? The saddle doesn't look too bad, and with the proper clothing, shouldn't be an issue.

I think I'm gonna hold off on spending another 325 bucks or more (if I want to get an orange aerospoke rim). I like the way it looks with just the front being aerospoke!

 

[dhindo]

Speaking of saddles... I switch from the Tiogas to Flyxii carbon saddles...

 

[minisuds7]

The Collection

Left to Right:
Vintage Hawthorne (year unknown): Picked this from the rafters of a family friend's garage. I've done nothing to it except air up the tires (I was shocked when they held air haha). I use it for commuting around town and I might use it for campus commutes next semester as well.

Trek 4500 (2004?): My 8th grade science teacher gave this to me after finishing middle school. He found it ditched on the trail with a severely bent rim and no chain or rear derailleur. He fixed it up and it's been a beater since. Needs a new tube and tire at the moment.

2012 Trek Gary Fisher Mamba: My first real baby that I bought with grad money. This bike is an absolute blast on the trails. Upgraded the tires to the 2013 Bontrager 29-3s and the rear derailleur to a Deore XT that I got for cheap.

2013 Trek 1.1: My first road bike ever that I got this past spring. It's pretty basic, but it got me hooked and I'm keeping it for good. Rolls smooth and fast. All I've done is change the seat, installed some basic Shimano road pedals, and add a computer.

Trek 3500 (2011?): I got this from a friend of mine about a month ago because he was moving to Arizona. Does decent on the trails but needs better tires. Pretty basic components but rides and shifts pretty smooth.

 

[Xavier]

Haven't posted this in awhile.

She is track ready. Excuse the pedal setup and tires (street use).

 

[Heavy Fluid]

Looking at the Aerospoke site. I would really like at least a front wheel for my cyclocross bike (which never goes off road) and I need disc brake compatible. They make these, correct?

 

[cderalow]

Looking at the Aerospoke site. I would really like at least a front wheel for my cyclocross bike (which never goes off road) and I need disc brake compatible. They make these, correct?

yes, it's an $83 add option when you order them

 

[kppolich]

Finally done! Just buttoning up a few details and removing the front wheel branding. The powertap is new training tool for me, should be quite useful on the trainer.