Hi from a newbie!

**chort** · 07-16-2007, 05:24 PM

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** · 07-16-2007, 05:34 PM

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

**Starfish** · 07-16-2007, 05:58 PM

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

**sundial** · 07-16-2007, 06:50 PM

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** · 07-16-2007, 07:50 PM

chort - how are you doing on the saddle search?

**nomummytummy** · 07-17-2007, 01:37 AM

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** · 07-17-2007, 05:18 AM

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** · 07-17-2007, 05:22 AM

Originally Posted by chort

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!

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** · 07-17-2007, 05:31 AM

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** · 07-17-2007, 05:47 AM

Originally Posted by chort

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** · 07-17-2007, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by indigoiis

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** · 07-17-2007, 11:59 AM

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** · 07-17-2007, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by 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...

Glad to be an inspiration..

Let me know what you find in the way of saddles..

Originally Posted by Starfish

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

I thought there were!

**chort** · 07-17-2007, 02:36 PM

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:

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)

**rij73** · 07-17-2007, 03:34 PM

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...

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