Thanks Jim for the thoughts. The saddle isn't new, so maybe I'll try a very small angled change on it and see how it goes.
On Wednesday, June 20, 2012 11:28:37 AM UTC-7, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > The sliding is definitely a issue with a new Brooks saddle, especially if > you have been using the more prevalent commercial synthetic types. Subtle > changes go a long way on saddle adjustment. Also, after a few rides, your > hip bones (ichial > protruberances<https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=F75&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&sa=X&ei=cBXiT-WZFc6A2QWQ5JTMCw&ved=0CAcQvgUoAA&q=ichial+protruberances&nfpr=1>) > > will indent the saddle a bit. > > As for the shoulder issue, the change from drops to arc bars is pretty > significant. It will feel different and may result in some direct soreness > as the joints get used to a different angle and stresses. Sharp pains are > no good, but a touch of adjustment is natural. You may want to experiment > a bit with the angle set up on the bars as well. I tweaked my moustache > bars slightly downward and it made a significant difference. If you > over-angle your wrists, everything north of that has to compensate, which > could lead to some shoulder or neck issues. Bring a wrench and trust your > body to know what's right. > > Congrats, by the way! > > - Jim / cyclofiend.com > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/bNh72Fpbn64J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
