My first problem.....

[2clepto]

when you stop and hop of keep the brakes on so the bike doesn't slide. slide forward a little if on the road on in a tightish spot. if you have loads of room and no danger let the bike tip sideways and stick your leg out. the latter takes some practice, get your confidence first. id recommend adjusting the seat frequently for a month or so until you find whats right for you.

the casual sexism on this thread and the mechanics section in general is boring, offensive, shows the speakers unable to be equal on a social forum, rude, but above all it restricts women from getting good at cycling maintenance. cant the sexists just stop speaking in offensive undertones?

 

[jonny jeez]

You are right, do what ever feels right to get yourself going.

Then, once you have confidence, do what's really right and raise that saddle.

 

[jonny jeez]

+1
I will admit my wife likes it like you and i have been stealth raising it a few mm every so often, shes not noticed ............. yet .

I like your style.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Hubby is right

Thank god you didn't put 'always' in front of 'right'. The twitchers would've been upon you in a heartbeat.

 

[Cannondale Lady]

Had day off. Going out at 7am sat morning so hope all is good.

 

[Cannondale Lady]

Another 9 miles this morning. Saddle up a tad. Managed fine. Butt not so pai ful. Will swim tomorrow but ride again Monday.

 

[Katherine]

Another 9 miles this morning. Saddle up a tad. Managed fine. Butt not so pai ful. Will swim tomorrow but ride again Monday.

Well done.

 

[cyberknight]

Interestingly enough i have just moved my saddle back a bit and put a shorter stem on and my hamstrings dont feel as tight as they used to .

 

[Cannondale Lady]

Amazing what a slight adjustment can do.

 

[cyberknight]

Had day off. Going out at 7am sat morning so hope all is good.

Today has been bike cleaning day , dont feel like riding after maybe 3 hours sleep coming off night shift , fingers crossed for Sunday club run.

 

[Cannondale Lady]

I swam today...maybe I can do triathlon !! Back onbike tomorrow

 

[Cannondale Lady]

Did 9.20 miles today with saddle up a few more mm's. More confidence. Felt stronger. Overcoming the butt pain but suffering a little chaffing. Awaiting my padded underwear and might do 1st commute to work tomorrow if my back pack arrives.