another suggestion i have not seen on this thread yet...is for you to get your bike...even the loaner...fitted to your body! hopefully your *guy that you are dating* GTYAD has a bike shop he frequents and you could take your bike in there to get it fitted....maybe? at least play around with the comfort BEFORE the big day!!! i had a hard time finding a bike my size and let me tell you it was worth every penny getting a pro fit! no problems...i have not experienced any of the *typical* pains that alot of poeple feel from improper fit! i think there is a thread about bike fit around here somewhere...i looked but couldn't seem to find it...can someone help me out here

good luck!!! and i bet we will be getting at least a 50 miler report...