tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3638850563966575130.post8816817894667431795..comments2023-05-22T00:44:57.650-07:00Comments on Triathlon for TK: a new bike and a numb groinAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13767145783844206988noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3638850563966575130.post-42651917938073025322008-06-12T09:42:00.000-07:002008-06-12T09:42:00.000-07:00Thanks for the comment, Jenni. You're reinforcing ...Thanks for the comment, Jenni. <BR/><BR/>You're reinforcing what others have said, and I'll only do a minor tilt to see what happens.<BR/><BR/>I'm eligible for a custom fitting at the place I bought the bike (the Bike Connection in Palo Alto, CA) but they recommend I get in a hundred miles or so to get a feel for the thing.<BR/><BR/>Here's hoping the callouses come quickly! It seem the Europeans call this "finding your seat," which sounds so much more polite, but doesn't really brace the newbie for what to expect.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13767145783844206988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3638850563966575130.post-35250317581376611772008-06-12T09:33:00.000-07:002008-06-12T09:33:00.000-07:00Careful of tilting your saddle downward too much. ...Careful of tilting your saddle downward too much. The guys at my local bike store do fittings and have mentioned that too much forward tilt can cause prolems in other areas by putting unwanted pressure on your shoulders, back, Something about losing some support that would cause the rider to compensate by leaning forward too heavy on the front half?? <BR/> <BR/>It's the first thing I thought of when I was having this problem. I'm getting more comfortable now. I think you just have to get your calouses built up.Jenni Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06574904163617157636noreply@blogger.com