Hi from a newbie!

[chort]

Hey guys! I've been lurking the past two days.... Trying to learn about saddles. Any how, I thought I'd introduce myself. I'm Christina... bought my first road bike last year and rode it in the MS 150.

I bought a recumbent beforehand because I was having some balance issues (I have MS...) but then those cleared up and I jumped on a road bike and never looked back. The recumbent now sits in my garage - for sale.

We live in Madison County, IL and have a great trail system here that dh and I frequently ride. He also loves to mountain bike -- I haven't really tried that yet. Don't know if I will! :)

[surgtech1956]

Welcome to TE. Lots of good information, advice and support here.

[Starfish]

Welcome! Glad you're here and glad you're enjoying your bike!

[sundial]

Hi and welcome aboard. I'm a newbie too and I've learned some really interesting tips from the veterans on the board. Jump in and enjoy. :)

[KnottedYet]

chort - how are you doing on the saddle search?

[nomummytummy]

Hi Christina - I am newish too. I've found heaps of great info here. Saddles????? Interested to hear how you go. I'm still undecided whether I like mine or not.

Cheers Louise :)

[chort]

WOW! Hello everyone. I've been trying to decide if this was the place for me because a lot of people here are hardcore!! I like to bike and jog -- the biking for fun.. Jogging I hate, but I do it to stay in shape.

Sundial - I just have to say - I love your avatar! I also have a shepherd. She's 4 going on 6 months. She doesn't sit still long enough for me to get a pic of her!!! Her name is Sasha.

KnottedYet- I recognize your user name from my saddle search. I have pretty much decided on a Brooks 68. It's in my price range and from what I've read -- ALMOST all folks like them.

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone!:)

[KnottedYet]

I have pretty much decided on a Brooks 68. It's in my price range and from what I've read -- ALMOST all folks like them.

Yay! Another member for the Brooks Cult! :D

Lots of hard core riders on TE, but also lots of just plain bike nuts. Lots of newbies. Lots of returning-to-biking-after-years-away folks.

TE is very cool. (and TeamEstrogen.com is a great place to shop!)

[indigoiis]

Hi, Chort!

I have to say I am completely inspired that you ride with MS. That rocks.

I am a fellow newbie... also not hardcore (yet.) ;)

Tonight I go to the bike shop to saddle shop. I will let you know what I find...

[sundial]

Sundial - I just have to say - I love your avatar! I also have a shepherd. She's 4 going on 6 months. She doesn't sit still long enough for me to get a pic of her!!! Her name is Sasha.

Oh please post a pic of her when you get a chance. I have 3 gsds now, one of which is a foster. I also have a teddy bear aussie that is toooo funny.

I hope you are having luck with narrowing your search for a saddle. I've tried a couple and went with a Specialized. They offer some of their saddles in 3 widths. If you are not sure what size you are, a Specialized dealer can measure you by you sitting on a butt meter. :) There are saddles that are 130mm, 143mm, and 155mm.

[Starfish]

Hi, Chort!
I have to say I am completely inspired that you ride with MS. That rocks.


I will let them identify themselves to you, but there are also others on TE who ride with MS...

[sandra]

Hi and welcome to the forum!

I am a newbie myself and have an introduction on the open cycling forum. I guess I should have put it here.

I've found a wealth of information here.

[chort]

Hi, Chort!

I have to say I am completely inspired that you ride with MS. That rocks.

I am a fellow newbie... also not hardcore (yet.) ;)

Tonight I go to the bike shop to saddle shop. I will let you know what I find...

Glad to be an inspiration.. :D Let me know what you find in the way of saddles..


I will let them identify themselves to you, but there are also others on TE who ride with MS... I thought there were!

[chort]

Oh please post a pic of her when you get a chance. I have 3 gsds now, one of which is a foster. I also have a teddy bear aussie that is toooo funny.

Here she is:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/chort1313/sasha-1.jpg

Sorry it's soo big. I also have a black lab/hound dog mix.. and 5 cats. Oh yeah, and 2 crabs and probably a million worms... (ok so those aren't really pets. lol):D

[rij73]

Welcome! Your dog is gorgeous. You can see by my avatar that I'm a dog lover too. Good for you for road biking with MS. That's brave and awesome!

Enjoy this forum. It's really great...

[sundial]

Just look at that face--who could say no. ;) What a pretty girl you have. And Rij too!

[chort]

AWWW thanks!!! RIJ - what a cute dog! Kind of reminds me of Jake:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/chort1313/Jake-1.jpg

I'm also an animal lover.... all are rescued or adopted :) I used to foster a few years ago, but I just have too many pets now!

[amymisk]

Welcome. I am relatively new to the site, but not cycling. This is a great place for all types of riders.