New bike for my 16th birthday... many things yet to be resolved.

[tulip]

The machine may be ultra speed, but if it doesn't fit you, it doesn't matter how cool or fast it looks--in the garage.

Suggest to your dad that you would benefit from a professional fitting by an experienced fitter. Do your homework by checking at several LBS to get a sense of who does professional fittings and how much they cost.

[Ninabike]

Saddles are such an individual thing, and I'm sure your dad, who is so experienced, will understand. I went through several saddles before I finally found the Specialized Jet 143. Fit is the most important issue, and sometimes a very small amount of tweeking will do the trick. A professional fitting is essential.

[Ninabike]

P.S., It's so nice to see a really young person interested in cycling. You are the future of our sport!!

[Zen]

I have two Bontrager's sitting in my spare parts box. Let's put them all together and make a sculpture