really rough ride today..

[littlegrasshopp]

I'm going for a pro fit. We've moved the seat, forward, back, up, down, tilted.....We've rounded the bars upward, moved the grips inward. I'm sure we've done the right thing in each area - just not the right combo. And as I've said, I did two fits with the LBS that sold it, but he's apparently not knows for doing good fits. Great bike builder though.

I love the wool socks too. They're all I wear, and I have the insoles too. I always wear those too. I think the fact that I had cheap cycling shoes was part of the issue. The hard bottom should help. I'm about to go on a ride and find out. I will keep you guys posted. I can't wait to fit better on the bike. No long rides - 30 minutes is all I'll do. I'm working on hills. So I still get a good cardio workout but not as much wear on my arms and saddle area.

Oh the sit bone issue was more than pressure - it was blisters too. I keep forgetting that I need to clarify that.

As for the heat. It's HOT! Wednesday it's suppose to drop into the low 90's and everyone is excited. The humidity is way too high also! Glad the a/c is fixed!!

Again, thank you for all the advice and support. I'm still getting on the bike regularly. I'm still hopeful that it will work. I need a fit though. That's for sure!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Oh the sit bone issue was more than pressure - it was blisters too. I keep forgetting that I need to clarify that.

You shouldn't be getting blisters on your sit bones. Blisters happen with skin getting pushed back and forth under pressure and/or friction from rubbing back and forth. Your sit bones should not be moving/rubbing back and forth over your saddle as you ride. I don't get it.

[posagirl]

I loved reading all the tips. I guess I am lucky on my fit so far, but time will tell. I have used Superfeet every day in my tennies and boots for years. They are the best! I use regular tennies with Superfeet in them on my bike, also (still a short distancer!). I, also, stay close to home until I am more fit and experienced. I don't want to end up miserable and far far far away. Cell service isn't consistent where I live so calling my hubbie isn't necessarily an option. You can buy Superfeet online. So far, Feet Relief http://www.feetrelief.com/feetrelief/superfeet.htm is the cheapest source I have found. Anyone find a cheaper price? Know that there are several styles of Superfeet, also, for different types of shoes.

[littlegrasshopp]

me either. But on my right one I had an open sore/blister from a long ride. I've done the sitbone measurement thing since all of that trouble and the saddles I'm trying now are very nice in that area. After last night's short ride - where DH did an adjustment to new saddle, I can really tell how tilting the saddle forward puts pressure on the hands. We're making the pro fit appt today. So I'll stop whining about my bike fit problems

Thanks so much for the advice and encouragement!!

[aicabsolut]

What shorts are you wearing?

[littlegrasshopp]

I have about 5 different pairs. The latest that I bought were Performance Ultra.

I got all the info to make my appt with the bike shop for my pro fit. Very excited. Tonight we'll stick to my mountain bike and trails. That saddle doesn't hurt! I know, why don't I put that saddle on my road bike...can't put it on my road bike..too padded..if I sit too long on it, it doesn't work. I ride a hard tail so I stand a lot. :0

[red739]

My seat bones were hurting me so much that i could not sit on the bike for a whole week after riding. So I went and had a fitting.
Now good stuff.. they measured my sit bones and also gave me a seat with less padding so my seat bones found there spot and didn't move. I got the specialized ruby gel seat w/ cutout. I'm still a little sore the next day but no sit bone pain. Also I bought the castelli gloves to help with the hand sores.. I have since invested in the Castelli Free bibshorts and LOVE them, nothing wrong with the Izumi's. I have my first charity ride in two weeks. 175 miles in two days.. so far I've only riden 50! Hope this helps!