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Thanks han-grrl. My budget is under $1500. I have pedals/shoes, clothing, so really am spending all of this on the bike.

The terrain I ride won't likely require disc brakes but I think it's one...

Hi ladies,

Does anyone ride a Stumpjumper HT? From what I’ve read, it’s an awesome ride. I’m looking for a HT due to $ but also the riding I’ll mostly be doing is fast, x-country.

I have...

Hi busyone,

I'm the same height as you and I've ridden both. My first bike was a 47cm with 650c and then I upgraded to my current bike which is also 47cm but with 700c. To be honest, I did so...

Wow, I really appreciate your feedback and especially more so because I am a huge admirer of the VeloGirls group. You've formed an amazing group and I love what your group represents.

I have...

I appreciate your insights because I think I'm mixing up what I think is happening vs what is really happening. Really appreciate.

I'm actually excited to go riding again (ie get dropped again)...

I think you may be onto something...I know they haven't intentionally tried to drop me or make me suffer (although at times, I am very close to passing out). I just need to keep at it and show them...

Thanks Cassandra. I have been thinking about organizing a women's only ride. Not to get more fast women out necessarily but just to get more women to enjoy the sport.

Thanks ladies, you have no idea how much your feedback has encouraged me. I keep telling myself not to take it personally but those darn feelings keep creeping up. I will stick with it because I’ve...

I really prefer not to talk as well! It's not the chit chat I'm after. I guess I should explain that it's the non-verbal vibe I'm getting that is telling me to go home. I am no chatterbox. I'm...

Thanks Cassandra. I agree whole-heartedly that in order to get faster, I need to ride with faster people. The problem is there are absolutely no women in the area who ride as fast as this crew. ...

You are RIGHT ON to what I've been thinking. I think they are trying to figure out what they get from riding with me. Which to be honest, isn't much considering I am really a wheelsucker. So, it...

Thanks Eden! I agree, I only ride with them once a week. Otherwise, I do my own thing. Even if I wanted to, I would seriously struggle with that kind of pace for more than once or twice a week.
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Thanks, I agree, I shouldn't over-think it. Just go there and treat it for what it is, a really hard training ride. To be honest, I'm not interested in socializing with them during or afterwards,...

Thanks SW! I will try that but I am usually trying to hold onto someone's wheel nevermind blasting off!!! Ha Ha.

I knew I came to the right place to vent...I need to stop being such a suck!!!

Thanks Squeaky, I will try to toughen up. :o To be honest, I don't know why I care so much since I barely know them...

I don't get discouraged when I get dropped. For me, it's a rite of passage...

Thanks PW. I don't chit chat with anyone! I'm too busy trying to keep up...they aren't a social bunch but it gets to the point where a rider won't ride up to fill the gap beside me...that's when...

Hi ladies…just wanted to get your opinion on something…

I ride with only guys and only towards the end of this season, I started riding with the “fast” pack. These are serious racers and more...

The saddle looks like this now...

Very sleek!

http://www.sellesanmarco.com/collezione_2006/zoom_530m001_l.jpg

http://www.sellesanmarco.com/collezione_2006/zoom_530m001_s.jpg

The cutouts are designed to relieve pressure but I felt they actually greatly more friction than a full saddle. Plus the Selle Italia was way too padded for my liking. I love the Aspide Glamour. ...

I currently ride the Aspide Glamour and it has been very good to me. I don't find the rear too wide even though I have small hips. I rode over 250km this past weekend with one ride covering 100km. ...

Thank you DebW. You rock!!! I'll let you know how it goes. Much appreicated.

Hi ladies,

I found my ideal saddle but just need to turn the nose down a wee bit. I'm really scared to do my own saddle adjustment. I don't know why!!! But mostly, I don't know how!!! I have...

OMG!!! I love it!!! Sorry, I totally had the wrong bike. But I love it!

Thanks PinkBike. I'm glad I'm not suffering through this alone. But it is really strange. I just want it to go away!!! I am left-handed but that shouldn't have anything to do with it!!!

Btw,...

Thanks Lisa. My local LBS don't carry Brooks. Can I buy this online? What do you like about the Brooks specifically? Based on a picture and nothing else, they look really padded? I like a stiff...