I love TE so much. If I had not found this web site I would not have survived some things to be a cyclists today.

Thinking back, I believe how I came across TE was through the SheBeest brand. A female staff at the lbs had told me about the brand. Of course the women's clothing at the shop was so limited I went searching the net. Then the TE web site came up.

I was so discouraged with my lbs experiences and lack of help. My too large bike caused me much pain and also in my womanhood. Trying to discuss this with the shop was a sad joke. After reading a bit on the forum I saw it really didn't what your issues were. People were here to help. So, I got brave enough to post for help.

The advice I have received here has been awesome. I don't ever make a cycling decision about something (gear, training, etc) without checking/searching this forum.

As far as BikeForums goes, I agree. When you post a question there normally it goes like this.... 1) first few responses "uh, use the search function dumb a**"... hmm, if no one ever discussed anything would you have material to search? If no discussions wouldn't your forum go stagnent and your advertisers leave etc.? dhrrrr, 2) one person half way answers of help, 3) next few posts people fight over the answer, and 4) wait... what were we chatting about... oh yea... lol. UGH!

As far as literacy goes... I still speak in text somewhat... only because I use it a lot for both work and personal matters... it's not all bad as long as you can still actually type a full sentance when you need to.

Thanks, TE.