New shorts or new saddle?

[thekarens]

Unfortunately paying for a fitting isn't an option at the moment so I could adjust the saddle some to see if that helps n

[Skierchickie]

Unfortunately paying for a fitting isn't an option at the moment so I could adjust the saddle some to see if that helps n

You can at least check your fore/aft position yourself. Well, with the help of another person. Sit on your bike with your feet on the pedals at, hmmm - drawing a blank - somebody help me! 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock (unless I've got vacation brain right now, and it's 12 and 6). Drop a plumb bob (or any string with a small weight on one end so it hangs straight down) from the front of your forward knee. The weighted end should fall at the pedal spindle. This isn't a hard and fast rule, but it should be near it. If you are too far back, try a longer stem, instead. If too far forward, you may need a shorter one.

A professional fitting is the best way to go, but sometimes you just can't do that. Then it's time for some do-it-yourselfedness, with a bit of education.

[TrekDianna]

You can at least check your fore/aft position yourself. Well, with the help of another person. Sit on your bike with your feet on the pedals at, hmmm - drawing a blank - somebody help me! 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock (unless I've got vacation brain right now, and it's 12 and 6). Drop a plumb bob (or any string with a small weight on one end so it hangs straight down) from the front of your forward knee. The weighted end should fall at the pedal spindle. This isn't a hard and fast rule, but it should be near it. If you are too far back, try a longer stem, instead. If too far forward, you may need a shorter one.

A professional fitting is the best way to go, but sometimes you just can't do that. Then it's time for some do-it-yourselfedness, with a bit of education.

That is exactly the method my neighbor used with me when I got a new saddle. She has a PhD in Sport Science and also teaches biking at the university. It worked and the new position is perfect.

[thekarens]

You can at least check your fore/aft position yourself. Well, with the help of another person. Sit on your bike with your feet on the pedals at, hmmm - drawing a blank - somebody help me! 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock (unless I've got vacation brain right now, and it's 12 and 6). Drop a plumb bob (or any string with a small weight on one end so it hangs straight down) from the front of your forward knee. The weighted end should fall at the pedal spindle. This isn't a hard and fast rule, but it should be near it. If you are too far back, try a longer stem, instead. If too far forward, you may need a shorter one.

A professional fitting is the best way to go, but sometimes you just can't do that. Then it's time for some do-it-yourselfedness, with a bit of education.

Thank you, I appreciate this. I'll get my partner to help me out to see where I'm at. I got some shorts at Performance Bike and didn't have any problem on a 2 hour ride Saturday or a 3 hour ride on Sunday, but I think adding this to the equation will be helpful.