Tell me the truth about pain

[li10up]

How long did you ride before deciding to switch to a bent? IMO you should expect to hurt a bit when first starting to ride. But after about 4 rides it shouldn't really bother you anymore. After that if you are still having pain then something is definately wrong! But pain at first is normal while your body adjusts to sitting on a saddle. I read somewhere - I think it was Bicycling magazine that many times when women start out they are sore, think it is the saddles fault and by a bigger saddle. They said that the wider saddle can be the cause of the problem. Sometimes a wider saddle is needed but sometimes a period of adjustment is all that is needed.

[WrensMom]

How long did you ride before deciding to switch to a bent?

Alas, I toughed it out for 8-9 years with a $300 Giant MTB with slicks before I got the 'bent

Also, TsPoet, there's nothing wrong with the 'bent. I love that pic of the high racer you posted. Mine is a '98 Haluzak Leprechaun. The reason I am still looking into a comfortable upright is just I just like both kinds of bikes, really, and would like to have a wedgie that fits and is fun to ride also.

Speaking of which, while I was cruising around the web in search of fit and comfort answers, I ran across these Bikes of Great Beauty called Rivendells. Has anyone seen these? They look really sweet, and their retroness (is that a word) really has some appeal as well. They appear to have been designed with comfort and practicality foremost. Actually, those saddles that Mimi mentioned would go great with them, too

[snapdragen]

Speaking of which, while I was cruising around the web in search of fit and comfort answers, I ran across these Bikes of Great Beauty called Rivendells. Has anyone seen these? They look really sweet, and their retroness (is that a word) really has some appeal as well. They appear to have been designed with comfort and practicality foremost. Actually, those saddles that Mimi mentioned would go great with them, too

Yes, we have some Riv girls here. Veronica is currenty touring on Fluffy. jobob has a small stable with Pokey and Dusty, in addition to hubby's Waldo and the Blue bike.

Yes, they are lovely Bikes of Great Beauty!