Thanks so much for all the help over the last couple weeks. Thanks to the many posts in both these groups (rec.bicycles.misc and alt.mountain-bike) I purchased a Specialized Hardrock bike for myself this past weekend.
It's been roughly 14 years since I was last on two wheels, so I am a little shaky... I even took the first fall trying to traverse a small hill in the yard. 🙂 Still have a *long* way to go (and the scratches/sprains ot prove it)!
My only complaint is the saddle on the bike. I like the firmness, but it just seems a little to narrow (side-to-side) and perhaps a little too short (front-to-back) for my lardy behind... Are there any Clydes/Super-Clydes out there who have any saddles they'd advise to try? There are so many stinking choices, I need someplace to start lest I wear out he welcome of my local LBS.
Most readers can stop here... But if you really wanna laugh, I'll post all the gory details below in a reply.
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Thanks so much for all the help over the last couple weeks. Thanks to the many posts in both these groups (rec.bicycles.misc and alt.mountain-bike) I purchased a Specialized Hardrock bike for myself this past weekend.
It's been roughly 14 years since I was last on two wheels, so I am a little shaky... I even took the first fall trying to traverse a small hill in the yard. 🙂 Still have a *long* way to go (and the scratches/sprains ot prove it)!
My only complaint is the saddle on the bike. I like the firmness, but it just seems a little to narrow (side-to-side) and perhaps a little too short (front-to-back) for my lardy behind... Are there any Clydes/Super-Clydes out there who have any saddles they'd advise to try? There are so many stinking choices, I need someplace to start lest I wear out he welcome of my local LBS.
Most readers can stop here... But if you really wanna laugh, I'll post all the gory details below in a reply.
Thanks, Nony Mouse
Althugh some are not man or woman enough to admit it, we were all beginners on bikes once ourselves, so share anything you want. Hope you enjoy your bike and hope it brings you years of enjoyment!
My only complaint is the saddle on the bike. I like the firmness, but it just seems a little to narrow (side-to-side) and perhaps a little too short (front-to-back) for my lardy behind... Are there any Clydes/Super-Clydes out there who have any saddles they'd advise to try? There are so many stinking choices, I need someplace to start lest I wear out he welcome of my local LBS.
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Your LBS undoubtedly has a box of scratch 'n' dent saddles, or swap-outs that are brand new. These are often $5-10 each. They'll be happy to see you if you pick out one or two of these. You mention that softness isn't the critical issue, but...last year on a multi-day tour I had to buy a tie-on gel saddle pad. Whew. HTH --Karen M.
You mention that softness isn't the critical issue, but...last year on a multi-day tour I had to buy a tie-on gel saddle pad. Whew.
Thanks for the hints re: old saddles, Karen. 🙂
I wasn't intending to say that softness isn't important... I mean, I don't want a piece of granite twixt my legs. Instead, I was trying to show that I understood that softer is not always better.
Our office bought us these really cushy office chairs a couple years ago. The trick was that the cushy was in all the wrong places! The first few minutes sitting down were heaven, but it turned to hell for the rest of the day
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Your LBS undoubtedly has a box of scratch 'n' dent saddles, or swap-outs that are brand new. These are often $5-10 each. They'll be happy to see you if you pick out one or two of these. You mention that softness isn't the critical issue, but...last year on a multi-day tour I had to buy a tie-on gel saddle pad. Whew. HTH --Karen M.
Your LBS undoubtedly has a box of scratch 'n' dent saddles, or swap-outs that are brand new. These are often $5-10 each. They'll be happy to see you if you pick out one or two of these.
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Thanks for the hints re: old saddles, Karen. 🙂
Lat time I was in the shop, I noted a large box of such saddles at Goodale's... (If you didn't buy from Goodale's in Hooksett, shame on you!-) But even so, get thyself in there and seek out a person named Todd, tell him I sent you. he sorta looks like this: shavings.net030105 021.jpgOpen ↗ (the guy in the bike, not he guy pee'ing in the woods ;-)
He is the Mgr. and a person of the highest calliber, he'll fix you up, I guarantee.
A note of caution: most of those saddles are in there because bikes often come with crappy saddles that people immediately replace. Hence, most of the saddles in the box will be junk. Give it a look, but your best bet probably is still the shelves. If width is a problem, you might even consider womens saddles or gel saddles. Just avoid those gigantic touring saddles - they'll definitely rub in the wrong places and the huge springs have way too much lateral flex.
-- -BB- To reply to me, drop the attitude (from my e-mail address, at least)
