A question about cut-outs that's probably been asked before

[SadieKate]

Slipping forward - is the nose of the saddle tilted down a bit to much?

Pardee - beautiful weather and scenery. I'd never ridden up there and it was sure worth it. Saw Yellow and hubby as well as Kim and her driver at the end. They started almost an hour in front of us, but we were able to chat at the end.

[slinkedog]

It's totally flat. I checked. I think the thing is it has those raised places in the back and I slip off of them. I may try a very, very slight tilt up and see if that helps, but I'm afraid that will put more pressure on the privates. What do you think?

I'm so glad you had a good time yesterday! I'm already scoping rides for next year!! The Cindy jersey for next year is GORGEOUS!!! I think I'll have to ride it just to get one.

[SadieKate]

When you say you slip off the raised placesw, are you slipping forward? Tipping up the nose can put more weight on the back of the saddle but only if the saddle is far enough forward. How is your knee crank alignment? The saddle could be placing you a tad farther back than your old saddle. Even 1 mm could pull you forward.

On to the jersey, the logo is ready for next year? I swore I wouldn't do this ride again (Pardee was great!) but I might just do it to get the jersey. Will there be an early notification list again this year (2006)? Then, I could have dinner with everyone.

Pardee had little traffic, truly incredible law enforcement support, over 80% really excellent pavement, only 1,200 riders, beautiful wildflowers, emus, Mumb Gumbo, german choc cake, etc., etc., etc. Can you tell I liked it?

[slinkedog]

I'm so glad you had a good time at the Pardee! That sounds like a really cool ride. German chocolate cake is a very, very good thing. I'm trying a new oatmeal cookie recipe for the Tierra Bella this weekend. It has pecans, chocolate chunks and dried sour cherries instead of raisins. If they turn out well I'll bring a bunch to the ride to share with CindySue and anyone else from TE that I run into!

I had Blaine adjust my saddle forward just a little yesterday, but I won't get a real ride in for a couple of days since the bike is in the shop for a tune up as of today. Hopefully I'll get it back tomorrow or Wednesday. I'll see how it goes. I'm thinking about going to REI and getting one of those women's Serfas Rx saddles to try out, too. REI has a 100% satisfaction guarantee, so if I hate it I can return it. I'd like to compare it with the Avocet. I'm really looking forward to trying out the Avocet with the new adjustment. I'll keep you posted!