Originally Posted by
Trobinson986
interesting, good to know. What do you mean by “sit bones”?
also, I live in Manhattan. Does anyone know of a reputable bike fitter in the NYC area?
Sit down on a couch and squeeze the soft tissue on your read end upward... you'll find that somewhere near the middle of each cheek, you'll feel a distinct bump of hard tissue. That's your sit bone. Where specifically that contacts your saddle depends on riding position.
I'll leave it to the NYC people to point out a good bike fitter but IMO the best way to find a good one is to ask around. Bike fitting is 100% the best thing money can buy if you're going to be riding more and more.