Quote Originally Posted by mlvenan View Post
Hey everyone! Thanks for all the replies! I've actually gotten pretty comfy on my bike. I asked about the stem issue at LBS, and the guy said he wouldn't change it out and I seem fine on the bike, so he suggested I ride it for a while and then decide. I did take it out for 10 miles (which I know isn't much) this past Saturday and loved it! I feel like the more I ride and pay attention to my posture the less issue I have. I did decide to invest in a pair of bike gloves cause my palms were getting a little sore. Yay for bikes!
Yay!- there's nothing finer than the feeling of being a kid again on a new bike.
The LBS is right- best to allow time for your body to adjust to the new positions before you go tweaking the bike around. You are naturally going to have some soreness or aches here and there as your body gets used to the totally new contortions- relax and give it some time (unless there is real pain involved).
Gloves are mostly to protect your palms when you fall at 20mph on the asphalt. They are pretty essential safety equipment, after a helmet of course.
Have fun!!