tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post6276668362181882946..comments2024-01-02T07:16:03.732-07:00Comments on Endless Velo Love: Giving up bicyclesG.E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13429419832660419144noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-34562155444517256422014-05-12T07:30:02.477-06:002014-05-12T07:30:02.477-06:00I'm always interested to hear about what combi...I'm always interested to hear about what combinations or measurements work for individuals. It reinforces to me personally that we really are so different from person to person. I haven't found anything in particular (other than perhaps a taller headtube) that seems to be consistent from bike to bike as far as that goes. In theory, I should find most standard bikes comfortable because my G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-85612372095599811012014-05-12T07:24:09.593-06:002014-05-12T07:24:09.593-06:00It's hard to know (without just going for it) ...It's hard to know (without just going for it) if a perfect bike fit can be found, but I think the only way to know is to keep trying. It's interesting because I meet people who seem to fit easily on just about anything that's close to the right size, and then I meet others like myself who seem to struggle to get things set up so that pains aren't present throughout a ride. I don&#G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-72780249790272726162014-05-10T18:40:09.775-06:002014-05-10T18:40:09.775-06:00It's hard to imagine giving up a bicycle, espe...It's hard to imagine giving up a bicycle, especially when it offers all the gifts that you articulate. Even so, I think many of us who ride have days where cycling can be frustrating, be it due to traffic, aggressive drivers, mechanicals, or other things. That is one reason why I like to mix up riding with running and the occasional run-commute. On another note, I hope you find the perfect Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-77571410375434240692014-05-09T20:26:24.436-06:002014-05-09T20:26:24.436-06:00Have you tried chamois butter, Megancita? I hadn&#...Have you tried chamois butter, Megancita? I hadn't bothered in the past, but recently decided to give it a try. The verdict is still out for me, but it might help ease you into riding longer distances?G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-35329922375847286772014-05-09T14:07:46.660-06:002014-05-09T14:07:46.660-06:00Thanks for taking the time to reply! I find that i...Thanks for taking the time to reply! I find that it is quite easy to get swept up into gear-mania, and there really are so many things to choose from and so many expert opinions to hear that it can be quite overwhelming. I'm pretty sure my saddle sore is being caused by my shorts, so I will have to shop around a bit more to find out what works for me. Thanks again!Megancitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11210966430250086746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-48724901689217946722014-05-09T06:12:05.519-06:002014-05-09T06:12:05.519-06:00Bikes that fit me best aren't racing bike fram...Bikes that fit me best aren't racing bike frames with short stems but frames with a taller geometry - meaning the top tube is maybe 1 inch longer than the seat tube and the stem is either threaded or an uncut threadless. I have long legs but a short reach, like most women. Surly Cross Check, Origin8 cx700 frame, Linus roadster are good geometry examples for me. My favorite saddles - C9, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-16722361110565086442014-05-09T05:58:15.341-06:002014-05-09T05:58:15.341-06:00Its getting increasingly harder to find good padde...Its getting increasingly harder to find good padded bike gloves. I like Spenco Iron Man gloves. I got mine on Amazon. Some padding under your cycling pants helps, too. Most of all, make sure your handlebars are high enough and your reach feels comfortable. I like my handlebars seat level or higher. And I like my saddle level but move it forward or back, as needed. Saddle stem change can also helpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-58870710680206678012014-05-09T05:50:05.116-06:002014-05-09T05:50:05.116-06:00Bikes are money pits - no doubt about it. Also, bi...Bikes are money pits - no doubt about it. Also, bike shops are busy and getting a proper fit can put more burden on you. It was trial and error before I realized exactly the right size frame and handlebars fit me best - and, what adjustments I needed to have made. Hang in there. It all comes down to having fun and bikes provide that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-75318288274716739732014-05-08T12:04:24.765-06:002014-05-08T12:04:24.765-06:00Thanks, Augsburg, for sharing this helpful informa...Thanks, Augsburg, for sharing this helpful information. I'm sure there are others who will find it useful (and much more beneficial than my short reply to Megancita). G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-77596168693707608202014-05-08T08:25:49.583-06:002014-05-08T08:25:49.583-06:00Megancita, you may be doing all of this already, b...Megancita, you may be doing all of this already, but if not, try these:<br /><br />- Keep in mind that much of the cycling gear sold in the U.S. is racing or performance influenced for marketing purposes and not really that great for the average cyclist. Certainly not the kind of stuff that you see sold in cultures where cycling is broadly accepted as basic transportation. So don't be Augsburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109555620818668190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-4260325166975371532014-05-07T18:18:41.262-06:002014-05-07T18:18:41.262-06:00Sometimes the shortest rides can be the most painf...Sometimes the shortest rides can be the most painful. At the beginning of the riding season, I find myself wondering how I ever rode distances I had the prior summer, and then somehow find myself back at that mileage. It just takes time to build up, and unfortunately the frustrations come with it (especially when bikes aren't quite set up to their best for the individual quite yet). <br /><brG.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-24069717126719782022014-05-07T13:02:57.765-06:002014-05-07T13:02:57.765-06:00Oh man, I rode just 5 miles this morning and was n...Oh man, I rode just 5 miles this morning and was nearly in tears of frustration afterward because my hands and feet are still numb even after my most recent fit and the saddle sore (I think) that I can't figure out the source of was making itself known again. And I've just bought and returned a bunch of plus size clothes that didn't work. So, I hear you about there being lows. I was Megancitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11210966430250086746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-14258023381140120112014-05-06T19:11:10.633-06:002014-05-06T19:11:10.633-06:00I'm so glad others can relate. Sometimes I fin...I'm so glad others can relate. Sometimes I find myself wondering if I'm the only one who goes through this. :O)G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-19717807015895634562014-05-06T19:10:07.130-06:002014-05-06T19:10:07.130-06:00I am always amazed at the inattentiveness of some ...I am always amazed at the inattentiveness of some motorists, but, I'm glad that you didn't permanently give up bikes. I know the experts will say that we have to get back on after being struck to not let the fear overtake us, but I'm sure it's challenging. I am thankful that I've only had very close encounters with cars and not physically been harmed, but I have no doubt that G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02748009691282638366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-71732316468631546122014-05-06T19:01:45.018-06:002014-05-06T19:01:45.018-06:00I've had those moments too. And then, when I m...I've had those moments too. And then, when I momentarily forget to focus on being frustrated, I find myself daydreaming about my next ride. Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329731743529266746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-64669769028003894682014-05-06T17:57:25.826-06:002014-05-06T17:57:25.826-06:00I enjoyed your story and can really relate.
Tod...I enjoyed your story and can really relate. <br /><br />Today was a little warmer than many of the past few days. Matter of fact, the past two days had downpours descend just at the times I had available to go for a ride. However, today when I returned from my ride, I noticed I had that sweat you pick up when you ride in warm weather. Beads dripped off my nose as I let the dogs out of their Augsburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109555620818668190noreply@blogger.com