I am the new owner (as of last week) of a 2010 Cannondale Synapse Féminine 5 (alloy)...my very first road bike. DH has been trying to bring me to the dark side of cycling for years. He's been riding for forever and has been involved with the JDRF ride team fundraising program for about 5 years, now. He finally wore me down.
Almost 4 years ago I started running and have challenged myself with everything from 5ks to marathons (my favorite distances are 15-25k range) and a few trail races and relays. Midway training for my 3rd marathon I was finding myself looking longingly at cyclists...whizzing by with such ease as I'd huff-and-puff along for up to 4 hours. Hmmm...I think I've been doing it wrong!
So 2010 has me looking ahead at more of the running distances I really enjoy, fewer miles on foot, some miles on the bike, some century rides, and at least one duathlon.
Right now I'm discovering that running has nothing on cycling when it comes to fit issues. I think the stock saddle on my bike (Cannondale Raven) is a bit too narrow for my rear. My sit-bone width is in the 130-140mm range (based upon the threads I found here on measuring that area--tough to do with my bubble butt, I must say), but my saddle is closer to 120-130 based upon my tape measure, so I have ordered a Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow (I believe that's the model...it's $90 right now through Nashbar and they had a $20 off on orders of $100 code today, so I grabbed it).
Anyhow...I have a feeling I will be full of questions in the coming months. I'm hoping for a mild Winter and early Spring so that I can fully enjoy my new ride without snow, ice, and frigid temps.
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11-17-2009, 12:42 PM #1
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I'm new...please be gentle
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11-17-2009, 12:57 PM #2
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You're not the only one hoping for a mild winter! Enjoy your new bike!
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11-17-2009, 01:00 PM #3
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The Midwest can really suck...
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11-17-2009, 01:10 PM #4
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Let's hope the current weather trends continue... Originally Posted by zoom-zoom
The Midwest can really suck...
Thanks.
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11-17-2009, 01:29 PM #5
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I had one loss turn into a gain..I lost one of my mid-day school bus routes due to there being no more half day kindergarten. I was stunned and amazed at the amount of money I would no longer be making, but then realized something important. It gets dark here at 5pm. I get home form the routes I still have at 4:30.
I have a big chunk of my day free in the middle of the day!
I can ride my bike in the middle of the day!
So far, it has been fairly mild, and that will stop sometime soon.
I've filed a grievance against the cold and wet and gray, but the powers that be haven't listened.
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11-17-2009, 01:50 PM #6
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becca, I am just thankful for no snow or bitter cold. I think we'd already had a few feet by this time last year...and it was just a hint of things to come. As long as the roads are clear I will do my best to bike. And it sure will be nice to be able to run sans-YakTrax, too.
I'm still thinking those folks in places like New Mexico and Arizona have the right idea, though...sun, low humidity, minimal snow.
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