Starting Over

[LovelyGirl]

I'm so sorry to hear this! PF is the worst - I've had it for years. No one can imagine how painful it is until they have had it. I just wanted to jump on here to say that after trying everything (including wearing high heels exclusively to keep off my painful heels, which then inflamed my Achilles) I finally found shoes that keep it from flaring up. The KEEN line of shoes have been my cure. If you've not already tried them, do. All the best...

[TigerMom]

Will your Bike Friday fit in the garage so that you don't keep hiking it up 3 flights of stairs? My vote is for you to keep your bike as a commuter/exercise equipment....I have a feeling that you will regret selling your bike in the future
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2012 Specialized Amira Elite, upgraded carbon handle bars, Jett saddle 143mm switched to 145mm 2012 Selle Italia Max SLR Gel Flow saddle
2010 Santa Cruz Juliana with R kit and Crampon pedals
2011 Specialized Ariel Sport,suspension post,Serfas Rx Women's Microfiber saddle (sold)

[Kerry1976]

The BF would fit in the garage. I am not in the walk up anymore that I was when I bought it. Just wish it fit my trainer! With getting ready to move into the new house, buying a new trainer isn't on the agenda for a while. I miss my Trek Pure - I wouldn't have gotten something different if it wasn't for having to carry it up stairs at the time. When I bought the Friday, I was planning to stay in the apartment for quite a while, but then I met my fiance! Nonetheless, when I leave in an hour will go out on the Friday.

I have tried Keens, and unfortunately no such luck. I am working with a second pair of prescription orthotics from the podiatrist now that I just got a few weeks ago. I also had physical therapy in April and May and a cortisone shot last February. I have had PF for almost a year. Yuck! I used to be a very slow but determined half marathoner, so running is my preferred exercise with walking following. Since neither of those are back on the table, I just need to start over and my Friday seems to be a good place to start.

[Kerry1976]

I rode about 2.5 miles, so not very far. The lowering of the seat post made for great stops and starts, but for poor riding since I wasn't maximizing my position on the bike. My legs were immediately cranky and wanting to get more stretch and strength out of every pedal stroke. Glad I got out there though.

[zoom-zoom]

Welcome back, friend!

[Catrin]

Welcome back Kerry! Foot problems of any kind aren't fun, hope you get relief soon!

[Kerry1976]

Those Electras are pretty darn nice. If I went that way, I'd have to do a road trip to try one, but I think it would totally be worth it. However, I would like to give the LBS business because they are so fabulous to work with and I support what they do and want them to stay. They sell Trek. But until I sell the Friday, there is not much I can do in any respect.

MTA: And yeah, this PF is just a total PITA. I would have NEVER thought a year ago when I got it that I would still have it now. But, it is what it is, I suppose.

[Kerry1976]

But I should add that the Trek Pure Bikes only go up to 7 speeds. I might like something with more gears, so shopping locally may not be the way to go.