Quote Originally Posted by Muirenn View Post
I wasn't disagreeing with what you said at all. Only adding my perspective. Just thought 175's sounded too long for most women. Thought they may be causing some of the problem. Not toe-overlap, exactly. Just overall shaky handling and discomfort.

Good call about garaging the bike, Carol. (And I have to question whether that is the best LBS to use if they put you on 175's when you need 165. Even temporarily).

JMTC. I also have knee issues. And back issues. My right hand. Even Achilles's tendonitis. Probably some other stuff that I'm not thinking about...yeah, I'm cautious about pain. (Oh yeah. Hip problems).
No problem; I didn't think you were arguing with me, nor am I you. When I first read her post, I thought the same thing, i.e., that 175s are too long for the average woman, and would have addressed that issue but for the fact that it seemed like it was just a temporary fix.