Quads are Burning/Saddle Adjust/Anatomica

[KnottedYet]

Only one of my B67 saddles (with springs) squeaked.

It turns out it was the ball-n-socket joint at the very nose of the saddle. Bill at Wallingford talked me through greasing various parts of the saddle frame, and greasing the ball and socket solved it. No more squeak at all.

My 2nd B67 (honey leather for the gold bike) I greased right away. Not a peep!

The springs definitely add to the risk of squeaks and creaks. Once I figured out what part of the frame my cycling style made squeak and greased that, all was good. I really do like the springs. They are worth it to me!

[mudmucker]

I had a great ride today. It was the best ride yet with my new anatomica. I started over with the adjustments and again got it as close to my old saddle as I could. As soon as I felt I got the height and fore/aft, I really started focusing on the tension screw adjustments and I really tightened it up good while still being kind to the sit bones.

My legs felt like they're back to their old self on this ride; I was getting my old mph and in some cases, despite 17 mph headwinds and first day cramps, I was faster in some parts. Yay! I may have had leg fatigue on some hills where a short recovery on a grade decrease quickly remedied, but at no point during the ride did I have quad burn. Yay!

Two very new feelings...

1. Now I know what it feels like to have a saddle disappear beneath you. Sit bones and girl business were happy. Yay!

2. How nice to be able to plant your butt in the saddle and it stays there. The only time I needed to shift was for climbing, and not due to discomfort. Yay!

Ok, I can move on from the 20-25 mile trial rides to longer rides and we'll see how it goes.

[RoadRaven]

I have followed this thread with interest MM, but everyone else posting was giving sound advice, so I didn't respond.

However, now I feel the need to pipe up and say WOOHHOO!!! Great news!
So pleased to hear comfort issues have been resolved! You should feel comfy on your bike, so I am glad that you finally are