Soon-to-be Brooks Convert

[Tri Girl]

I wish I had some advice for you. I've only ridden my new B18 about 10 miles total, but it's not *the* saddle for me... yet (crossing fingers).
I've adjusted the height and the tilt (when it was level I felt like I was slipping forward too much and had to keep scooting back.
I didn't think about adjusting the tension- that's a good tip.

Have you played with forward/aft position yet?

[SLash]

No I haven't changed fore/aft but may. The reason is 'cause I got a very detailed fit by a guy at one of our local bike shops who has the highest level of Body Geometry fit through Specialized you can get. He worked with the Schleck brothers at their December camp.

The day I was fitted by "master-fit" he quit the shop that afternoon!
He was so nice, he actually called me at home that night and sent me a very nice email apologizing for leaving (I had another fit on my other bike scheduled, plus he was due to fit my DH the following week on his new Jamis.

Anyway, I don't want to change what "m-f" did so I am minimizing any changes. Make sense? I have many physical anomalies (I'm not going into my mental anomalies thank you very much ), and R took the time to fit me properly, add shims, cushions to shoes, all kinds of stuff to get me as right on the bike as I could be. It worked too 'cause I've never been that comfortable.

Sorry, a long answer to your question. I told R if he ends up at another lbs in the area to let me know.

My plan is to ride with the changes I've made so far and see if they work then do the fore/aft changes if needed.

Susan

[Tri Girl]

Hmmm... I know exactly who you are talking about. I know that guy (he wouldn't know me, but I know him). I didn't know he left B. Alley, tho.

You'll get the right fit soon enough. I think it'll just take time with the Brooks. At least that's what I'm hoping!