#7. I had a similar problem on a bike, years ago, before WSD bikes became available and I finally found a bike that fit. Anyway, I had just paid a LARGE sum for a new carbon-fiber bike. And I COULD NOT RIDE IT COMFORTABLY! I was devastated. The saddle was as far forward as it could be. I was able to reach the brakes, but it was not comfortable and there was no possible way to achieve the correct placement of knees over pedals. I'd go for long ride and my knees would just ache and I would cry! I was pushing forward with my legs, not down and up and around. I simply could not afford to sell the bike, at a used bike price, and get a new one. Blessed are biking friends!!! A friend of mine had seen a seatpost advertised for triathletes and he told me about it. It is a Profile Fast Forward Seat Post. The seatpost actually has a forward bend as opposed to most seatposts, with a backward bend. I ordered one immediately. What a huge difference! I was able to ride the bike comfortably (tho' I knew the fit was not quite right and I would eventually want a new one) until I was able to afford a bike that fit me correctly in all aspects. Still...... I rode that bike for 5 years. And suffered very little. SO..... I recommend that you check into it. I haven't figured out how to add links here, but I've copied the URL of a site that advertises the product. See what you think. I also just ran downstairs and checked..... I still have my FF seatpost! And have no use for it. I'd be willing to let you have it for shipping cost, if you are interested. Think about it. Send me an IM if it sounds like a good idea to you.

http://www.all3sports.com/product_in...rward-seatpost

annie