Quote Originally Posted by Nokomis
I found a Specialized saddle that's 175mm wide
My 2-sided ruler tells me that should cover your 7" span perfectly ... geez, what a thing to say. If we've got any guys lurking, they're falling off their seats about now.

Wish I could say your adventures with your local shops surprised me. If you're a woman under 30, you obviously don't know what your're talking about; if you're a woman over 30, you don't count, so why should they listen. Maddening. Try throwing a few leaflets at the manager, or printouts from the web, if you think other women might have to resort to the same shops.

My big, fat, well-sprung (that's well-SPRUNG, thank you ) Bontrager is just great. It fits as if it were made for me, and still feels supportive at the end of the day.

It's hard to get off the bike because it's just so much fun to scoot around on. I love how nimble it is with the small wheels -- I'm just glad they aren't any smaller. Another nice touch: the wheels are rugged enough for city kerbs.

I rode 4 hours yesterday and 5 today, and I don't want to sit down too suddenly because of muscular aches, but I really can't complain. My posture is already improving because I feel so good and sit so upright on the bike.

I'd better stay off the bike tomorrow because of my forearms. They don't take much. I'm divided between swimming in the Mediterranean for the first time in 25 years or hiking in the Pyrenees ... my gosh I feel lucky. Haven't got much more than 2 cents to rub together, but I am one lucky girl.