Our "biking" today began with bringing the now 6 week old or so old bike (with almost 250 miles on it) back to the shop to get the fit tweaked. I was feeling like I was reaching too far forward, and that maybe the seat was too low, as if my pedal stroke wasn't complete. However, being a new rider, I wasn't sure if that was the case. Earlier this week I'd started a "CycleStrong" indoor class at another LBS. The trainer asked me if I had any discomfort in my back, then told me while she was no bike fitting expert, it appeared I needed to have my seat moved up and forward. Hmmm, that seemed to match what I was sensing.

Spent about an hour at the shop I'd bought the bike getting fit tweaked. Seat up, moved forward. Handlebar stem swapped out for a shorter one, bars moved down - from being about a centimeter higher than seat to about a half inch below. Wow, much better.

So for the ride, hubby, 10yo son, and I rode about 8 miles on a local trail. That's the longest my son has ridden (and the poor guy is on a MTB). Nice time! Next summer we'll have to work him up to a bit longer. Plus I'm kinda thinking I want to learn to mountain bike (on forest trails, nothing too difficult) Could be a nice family sport.