Eh... well... I went on a ride tonight with a faster group.

I got my butt handed to me on a platter... and by the end my knees were HURTING SO BAD!

I think this goes beyond my bike fitting properly. We lowered my seat a tad after the ride.... but that was it.

Honestly, I have no clue how to pedal that darn bike. I muscle through it... I smash the pedals.... sure, I make it up a hill fast, but my knees aren't up to the ride at the end!

Thanks for all the advice... I need to learn how to ride that stinking bike now.

PS- I had 2 very kind people who hung with me at the back... and they looked at my form and all that. One assisted me with trying to tell me when to shift. They were really fabulous!