help in making a decision

[AutumnBreez]

Oh that would not even be up for debate, I have already went through it and now have a Terry trigel Butterfly and wow...no more sore girly bits for me. History.

SADDLE!

[CorsairMac]

In case you were wondering - go for the saddle. If you hinney is hurting, it ain't gonna matter whats on your feet! Didn't you say the older bike has toe cages on it?......if you can use those -they should do ya fine until you can get clipless!!

So...........what type of bike did ya get?? (I can't Believe you left that part out! )


Corsair "rides a newly-bought vintage Peugeot" Mac

[trayc]

I got a cannondale 500. It is purple and blue and so pretty.

[CorsairMac]

I got a cannondale 500. It is purple and blue and so pretty.

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeettttttttttttttt!! let us know how the ride went!

[spazzdog]

I was talking off line to trayc and she'd mentioned her feet hurt her after a short time on the bike.

i assumed she was wearing sneaks and recommended a more rigid shoe. Even a lite hiker is more rigid than sneaks. I forgot about the strapless toe clips. (An aside here: if I tried to wear a strapless bra, it would become a cumberbun in seconds)

I agree totally that tush comfort needs to be a priority. After that, could she buy a "walkable" cycling shoe and use the strapless clips. She could omit installation of the cleat until she was ready for clip-ins.

Opinions??

[CorsairMac]

don't see why not. Specialized makes a MTB shoe that's about $50 give or take that is very comfortable as a walking shoe. I Think the cleats actually come with the pedals so she wouldn't have cleats to deal with until she buys her pedals. But either way - just don't install the cleats until she has the pedals.

[trayc]

Ok, I am a virgin on bike terms. What is a strapless toe clip? Spazz, ROFL when I read about the cumberbund!!!