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10-19-19, 09:22 AM
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10-19-19, 10:58 AM
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I only bring this up because you earlier mentioned wanting to keep pressure off you hands.
10-19-19, 11:12 AM
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I rode eight miles nonstop yesterday without any saddle issues . I think that’s a first for me . As far as the numb hand issue , it didn’t start until past halfway of my ride yesterday, so I’m getting better with that issue . I’m beginning to think I need to trim the handlebars a little , maybe 3/4” off each side . My hands feel more comfortable riding to the inside of center of the grips , so I’m not taking advantage of the largest part of the grip . May have to get the hacksaw out
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10-19-19, 11:51 AM
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At the least, the nose of the saddle ought to be level. If it's tilted down, you have to work constantly to keep your butt from sliding forward.
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10-19-19, 01:08 PM
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The saddle feels so comfortable the way it is , I do t want to mess it up . I rode eight miles nonstop yesterday without any saddle issues . I think that’s a first for me .
As far as the numb hand issue , it didn’t start until past halfway of my ride yesterday, so I’m getting better with that issue . I’m beginning to think I need to trim the handlebars a little , maybe 3/4” off each side . My hands feel more comfortable riding to the inside of center of the grips , so I’m not taking advantage of the largest part of the grip . May have to get the hacksaw out .
I rode eight miles nonstop yesterday without any saddle issues . I think that’s a first for me .As far as the numb hand issue , it didn’t start until past halfway of my ride yesterday, so I’m getting better with that issue . I’m beginning to think I need to trim the handlebars a little , maybe 3/4” off each side . My hands feel more comfortable riding to the inside of center of the grips , so I’m not taking advantage of the largest part of the grip . May have to get the hacksaw out
.Having the saddle angle down like that pushes you forwards and puts more pressure on your hands.
10-19-19, 01:46 PM
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Thanks guys , I’ll give it a try when the rain lets up .
