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Had a hard time deciding - 3 fave's are Sugoi RSE, Shebeese Century Elite & Gore Ozon. The chamois in all 3 are the best, & I have certainly tried a lot. The Gore is really comfy in the waist area...

a 9-mile ride isn't enough to tell you anything about either the saddle, or the shorts.

the seat & shorts going together or not is pretty simple to figure out -- one is either too big or too...

I am 5'2" & recently switched to a Specialized saddle to get a front-cut out & the proper width. I rode the SLR, & could not get used to the hardness. I also found out that despite what I thought...

Yes, recommendations on all of your points.

As to the saddle, start with getting your sit-bones measured. Lots of threads about this topic to give some guidance. Your seating comfort might not...

You will have to make your own decision, but this definitely did not get any better for me. I tried for about 6 weeks with both the Stratos & the Pro, with similar results. I would be fine for a...

Wow, that sounds really awful. A couple of things jump out. One is your shorts. Tri shorts tend to have a really thin chamois, and PI's tend to have a really stiff chamois. My guess is neither...

Use the hip measurement, not the waist. The waist has elastic & a drawstring for adjustment. But if you can't get the short up past your hips, it ain't gonna fit.

Tried both the Terry Butterfly...

If you're scooting back on the saddle, the simple answer is that your front parts do not like that particular cut-out. The rest of what you described confirms that diagnosis, so when you ride you...

I've ripped out lousy chamois from tights, then used the tights over a pair of shorts with a good chamois. Why do manufacturers persist in putting low-end chamois in their winter line?

LBS is right -- hold it until you feel it move, then let go. You'll do just fine, you just have to get used to it. Yes, it takes a little longer to shift. You have to go a ways up in $$$ level of...

I will try to give you some help, recognizing this is not exact science & will still require some trial & error on your part.

Sounds like somewhere in the 140-145 mm width would work, but don't be...

The information about the Alias sounds like it applies to the old version. It has been completely redesigned for 2008. If you are thinking about this saddle, I would make sure you are getting the...

That looks like a pretty wide saddle, so I have trouble believing it to be too narrow. If it is too soft, on a long ride the padding will squish down & you are sitting on the shell.

Is it truly...

I have been using this jacket for 2 seasons now. Which size would work best for you probably depends on what you plan on wearing underneath. I would put on a sports bra (it flattens you out...

Lickton's Bike in Chicago carries the Sportique chamois cream, along with the rest of their line, which I think is fabulous. My favorite is their Elements cream, to protect skin from sun & wind. ...

Decision made -- the Stratos saddle is a keeper! I decided today after my 2nd ride outdoors. Yesterday was only 20 miles, but in a 20 mph wind it was long enough. I don't shift around much in...

I tried this product also, and didn't think it lasted well enough even with re-application. It seemed to wash right out with just a little water, which is probably why it didn't stay put once I...

It's been a week, and I'm still testing this one. The verdict is: promising, but undecided. I have been stuck indoors riding the trainer in the basement, and so far have had a couple of really...

Keep in mind that the time frame given for complete recovery from tendonitis might be optimistic. I injured my shoulder in December 2006, and am still dealing with it! I had severe tendonitis &...

OK Raven, we're about to take the Selle SMP plunge here. Received in for testing are both the Strike PRO & the Stratos models. I did not order up the TRK Lady model you're interested in, I feel it...

Depends how far below 40 & how much wind. Down to mid-thirties, I don't like to layer at all & prefer a tight with a built-in chamois (Etxe Ondo). Below 35 down to just below freezing, or...

I would not recommend using chamois creams up in that region -- that's all mucous membrane territory & very absorbent. You will also feel you need to wash the area more scrupulously afterwards with...

Sounds like you need to work on getting faster, partly to allow you to finish in the randoneur time allotments, and partly to get you to a bathroom quicker, should the need arise. There are lots of...

I'm afraid the other poster who tried to answer your question gave you inaccurate & incomplete information. Having a separate tax ID# has no bearing on how your profits are taxed.

If you are a...

Well, if you haven't tried on the monobib style, you'll just have to do that. It happens to be a very good idea, very practical & comfortable. I love bibs but won't wear the traditional style...